October 15, 2026
The eighth Joint Ministerial Commission produced six instruments, including mutual visa exemption for diplomatic and official passport holders and memoranda on IT, archives and media.
July 5, 2026
Pakistan's Interior Ministry has directed all provincial governments to arrest any Afghan national found without a valid visa from July 10, implementing the next phase of the Illegal Foreigners' Repatriation Plan. Daily reporting to the federal government will be mandatory from July 11. The UN and human rights organisations have raised concerns about forced returns to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
Photo collage shows US pacer Ali Khan (left) and Batter Shayan Jahangir. — AFP Some cricketers of Pakistani origin, including players from the United States of America (US), have reportedly been denied Indian visas ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled from February 7 to March 8. Ali Khan, 36, born and raised in Attock, Pakistan, moved to the US at the age of 19, took to Instagram to share the Indian action. Sharing a photo of himself and fellow cricketer Shayan Jahangir enjoying a meal, he wrote, “Indian visa not accepted.” The post quickly caught the attention of
December 22, 2025
Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists set fire to Bangladesh’s national flag and an effigy during a protest in Ahmedabad, India, December 22, 2025. — AFP Agartala dispatch helper services also stopped. The suspension remains until further notice. Dhaka says it is closing due to “unavoidable circumstances”. Bangladesh has suspended consular services and visa-issuing operations at its High Commission in New Delhi, India, following a protest that Dhaka called “unwarranted” and “very regrettable”. In addition to suspending services at its High Commission in New Delhi, Bangladesh also suspended consular services at the Assistant High Commission in Agartala, according to Bangladesh Dhaka
December 13, 2025
Boston lawsuit challenges Trump’s H-1B fee hike, which sharply raises visa costs for employers A US flag and a US H-1B visa application form are seen in this picture taken on September 22, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS California and 19 other US states filed a lawsuit Friday seeking to block President Donald Trump’s $100,000 cap on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. The lawsuit in federal court in Boston is at least the third challenging the fee announced by Trump in September, which dramatically increases the cost of obtaining H-1B visas. Currently, employers typically pay between $2,000 and $5,000
December 4, 2025
A US flag and a US H-1B visa application form are seen in this picture, September 22, 2025. — Reuters US diplomats asked to review LinkedIn profiles of H-1B visa applicants. H-1B visa applicants are ineligible if found to be involved in “censorship.” The new screening requirements apply to both new and repeat applicants. WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has ordered increased scrutiny of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with anyone who engages in “censorship” of free speech considered a rejection, according to a State Department cable seen by Reuters. H-1B visas are vital for US tech companies,
Iran’s Mehdi Taremi celebrates his second World Cup goal during the Asian Group A qualifier against North Korea at Azadi Stadium, Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2025. — Reuters/File Iran will boycott next week’s World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States has refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, Iran’s football federation said on Friday. “We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sport and members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World Cup draw,” the federation’s spokesman told state television. Iranian sports website Varzesh 3 had
November 26, 2025
Eligible Pakistanis can submit passport details and facial biometrics through Australia’s free Immi app Australian High Commissioner Timothy Kane said this application is an important step forward in making the visa process for Australia easier and more accessible for people in Pakistan. PHOTO: APP STORE The Australian government has expanded digital access for Pakistani visa applicants with the launch of the Australian Immi app, allowing eligible users to submit passport details and facial biometrics via their smartphones instead of traveling to biometric centres. The Australian High Commission said in a media release on Tuesday that the application is now available
November 4, 2025
Canada rejected 74% of Indian study permit applications in August, up from 32% last year India has been the leading source of international students in Canada for the past decade. PHOTO: REUTERS Canada’s crackdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its appeal for Indian students. Canada has reduced the number of international student permits it issues for a second year in a row in early 2025 as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of temporary immigrants and crack down on student visa
October 19, 2025
Awqaf Dubai will nominate eligible donors, GDRFA-Dubai to issue Golden Visas based on nominations People walk on a bridge in the Emirate of Dubai. Photo: Archive The UAE has introduced a new category of the coveted 10-year Golden Visa for people who donate at least AED 2 million to Islamic Waqf endowments — a move that combines philanthropy with long-term residency. According to Gulf News reportthe initiative follows the signing of a cooperation agreement between the General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) and the Endowment and Juvenile Affairs Foundation (Awqaf Dubai). The agreement allows both resident
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