An overseas Pakistani who was recorded as dead in NADRA records by his family has returned to Pakistan and approached the Sindh High Court. Imran Malik filed a petition saying his family used a fake death certificate that declared him deceased in April 2024. During the hearing, Justice Abdul Mobeen Lakho asked how the petitioner…
The United Arab Emirates has introduced major visa and residency reforms, with higher fines, stricter penalties, and enforcement. According to the details, the changes aim to curb illegal employment, misuse of visas, and document forgery in emirates . Arab media reported that employers hiring individuals on visit visas will face a Dh10,000 fine. Visit visa…
The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans to close multiple overseas offices of Voice of America (VOA). This decision comes despite the ruling of federal judge to maintain the full news operations of the renowed broadcaster. A memo dated November 25, sent by Kari Lake, head of the parent agency of VOA, outlined the…
Foreign residents Saudi Arabia say the country has further relaxed restrictions on alcohol sales, days after non-diplomat expatriates were allowed to buy alcohol for the first time. According to a report published in Dawn, citing AFP, local residents said non-Muslim foreign workers earning at least 50,000 riyals a month can now purchase alcohol. They said…
Pakistani citizens planning a short-term visit to Sweden must show they have sufficient funds when submitting a Schengen visa application for travel. The financial requirement is intended to ensure visitors can cover living costs and other expenses during their 90-day trip without facing financial difficulties. Applicants are required to provide a recent, valid bank statement…
Qatar has announced major changes to its visa policy, extending visit visas for GCC residents from one month to two months and allowing multiple-entry permits. The changes were unveiled by Qatar Tourism and are intended to ease travel for residents of Gulf states attending sporting, cultural and entertainment events. Officials said the new rules will…
Bahrain has cut the minimum investment requirement for its Golden Visa by 35%, lowering the threshold from 200,000 to 130,000 Bahraini Dinar, the ministry said. The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs department of the Ministry of Interior announced the change and said property owners meeting the reduced threshold are eligible. Authorities said the Golden Residency…
The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming that it has imposed a visa ban on Pakistani citizens, describing the circulating information as false and misleading. The UAE ambassador told the media that no new visa restrictions had been introduced and that all applications continue to be processed under normal procedures. Pakistan’s ambassador to the…
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a package of visa facilitation measures for Pakistani nationals. These include online visa processing, e-visas without passport stamping and a dedicated visa centre able to handle nearly 500 applications a day. The reforms were outlined in a meeting between UAE Ambassador Salem Al Zaabi and Finance Minister Muhammad…
A fighter jet taking part in the final-day demonstrations at the Dubai Airshow crashed on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate suspension of the event. The aircraft is believed to be an Indian Tejas, according to the published flight schedule, though officials have yet to confirm the model involved. As per the media reports, rescue teams…