Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Protection of foreigners’ top priority of govt: Mohsin Naqvi

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that the protection of foreigners, especially Chinese citizens, is the first responsibility.

A meeting was held in the Ministry of Interior under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on security arrangements for Chinese citizens, in which Federal Secretary Interior Khurram Agha and senior officers participated.

In the meeting, the Interior Minister was briefed on the arrangements made for the protection of foreigners, especially Chinese citizens, while the complete security measures were also reviewed.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed fool-proof measures to protect Chinese citizens.

Mohsin Naqvi said that the enemy does not want the development and prosperity of Pakistan, but we will not allow the nefarious objectives of the evil elements to succeed, to ensure the implementation of standard operating procedure (SOP) to protect foreigners, especially Chinese citizens.

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Pak-Afghan border passport system launched

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  • Passport-based travel was started for first time at border.
  • DC said passport system implemented at Pak-Afghan border.
  • People without passport should avoid traveling towards border.

CHAMAN: The passport system has been introduced at the Pak-Afghan border, under which the movement at the border will now be carried out only on passport.

According to the details, for the first time on the Pak-Afghan border, passport-based travel was done. Deputy Commissioner Raja Athar Abbas said that the passport system has been implemented on the Pak-Afghan border, under which the travel on the border will now be based on passport only.

Raja Athar Abbas said that people without passport visas should avoid traveling towards the border.

It should be noted that the deadline for the return of illegally residing foreigners in Pakistan has expired and the nationwide operation for repatriation has started from today.

For the first time in the country’s history, an order of deportation has been issued to all provinces under the Foreign Act 1946. According to the decree, the illegally residing foreigners under investigation and sentenced for minor crimes will be deported.

The caretaker government has warned that strict action will be taken if any Pakistani is found involved in giving shelter to illegal immigrants.

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Taliban leader issues warning to foreigners not to meddle in Afghan affairs

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Taliban’s supreme leader Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada speaks at a gathering of Islamic clerics. He says Afghanistan “cannot develop without being independent,” according to state-run Bakhtar News Agency. The meeting was not open to the media, but listened to an audio recording of his speech. Mawlawi Haibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban’s supreme leader; issued another warning against … Read more

Cambodia arrests three foreigners ,seizes drugs

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Three foreigners were detained by Cambodian anti-drug police on Wednesday for allegedly making, possessing, and trafficking more than 30 kg of illicit substances, according to the National Police. One suspect was detained at a condo in Phnom Penh’s capital, while two others were apprehended in Preah Sihanouk’s coastline region, police said, adding that they were … Read more

Russia may allow over age of 40 to join military

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In an indication of Russia’s pressing need to reinforce its war effort in Ukraine, the Russian parliament said on Friday that it would adopt a law that would enable Russians over 40 and foreigners over 30 to join the military. According to the State Duma’s website, the measure will allow the military to make use … Read more

Bahrain announces long-term visa to ‘boost economy’

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MANAMA: Bahrain on Monday announced the creation of long-term visas for foreigners in an effort to “boost the economy”, following in the footsteps of some of its Gulf neighbours. With just over half of its 1.7 million population made up of foreigners, Bahrain is seen as a hub for professional expatriates, like much of the … Read more

Turkey changes conditions for granting citizenship to support lira

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ANKARA: The Turkish government on Thursday changed the regulation for foreigners to acquire Turkish citizenship in a bid to support its Turkish lira, according to a decree issued in the Turkish official gazette. Foreigners who make a certain investment in the country, buy real estate or make a fixed capital investment could get Turkish citizenship, … Read more

Saudi Arabia extends visas for stranded foreigners to Sept 30 

IMF expects Saudi economy to grow 2.8% in 2021

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that it has extended the residence permits and visas for the stranded foreigners under the Saudi ban due to the Covid-19 pandemic to September 30. The foreigners with Saudi residence permits or visas are now prohibited from entering the kingdom if they are currently in the banned countries. To … Read more

Saudi Arabia announces relief for foreigners, including Pakistanis

Saudi Arabia announces relief for foreigners, including Pakistanis

The government of Saudi Arabia has announced relief for foreigners, including Pakistanis. According to Arab media, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi ruler and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, has extended the residency of people from Pakistan and other countries for three months. Officials in Saudi Arabia say foreigners’ residences have been renewed online … Read more

Saudi government announces big relief for foreigners

Saudi government announces big relief for foreigners

The Saudi government has announced another big relief for foreigners. According to Arab media, the Saudi King and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has approved the waiver of residence permit card (Iqama)  for the families of foreigners, whose stay has expired. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”saudi-arabia-raises-2-27-billion-in-islamic-bonds”] King Salman bin Abdulaziz says that … Read more

Good news for foreigners living in Pakistan

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The federal government has extended the visas of all foreigners living in Pakistan till August 31. According to details, the federal government has further extended the visas of foreigners living in Pakistan, which was notified by the Interior Ministry. The Interior Ministry forwarded the letter to the Immigration Department and the Directorate General of the … Read more