Pakistani Nationals Forced to Return Home as India’s Medical and Short-Term Visas Expire. In the aftermath of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 people—most of them tourists—numerous Pakistani nationals returning to their home country have made heartfelt appeals to the Indian government. They are urging authorities to reconsider the recent decision to revoke all categories of visas issued to Pakistani citizens.
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On Tuesday, there was a notable increase in the number of Pakistani nationals departing India via the Attari-Wagah border, as this date marked the final day of validity for the medical visas issued to them by the Indian government. This surge in departures came in direct response to the Union government’s recent decision to revoke all categories of visas granted to Pakistani citizens, following a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Visa Expiry Forces Pakistani Nationals to Exit India Amid Diplomatic Tensions and Medical Humanitarian Concerns
According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, the short-term visas issued to Pakistani nationals had officially expired on Sunday. This development comes amid the Indian government’s broader move to suspend all visa categories for Pakistani citizens following recent security concerns. As a result, many Pakistanis who had entered India for short-term visits, including treatment and family emergencies, have found themselves compelled to leave the country.
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