Conditions for Pakistanis on visa-free travel to Qatar March 2024

Visa-Free Entry to Qatar for Pakistanis; Check August 2024 Update

Qatar implemented visafree policy for over 80 countries. Qatar aims to welcome six million tourists by 2030. Pakistani citizens are eligible for a 30-day visa waiver upon their arrival in Qatar. Qatar has experienced a significant increase in tourist arrivals due to its tourist-friendly policies, advanced infrastructure, tranquil beaches, and more. Under a national strategy, … Read more

Visa Faces Lawsuit Amid ‘Vanilla’ Gift Card Scam Allegations

Visa found itself entangled in a lawsuit as consumers alleged that the card payments network

Visa sued for insecure “Vanilla” cards and theft. Thieves tamper, record details for fraud. Legal action in NY for damages since Jan. 30, 2021. Visa found itself entangled in a lawsuit as consumers alleged that the card payments network neglected to enhance the security of its prepaid “Vanilla” gift cards, making them susceptible to theft. … Read more

Pakistan announces new easy visa regime for businessmen

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Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has unveiled a new, simplified visa system to welcome foreign businesspeople wishing to visit Pakistan. Following the fifth meeting of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council, PM Kakar announced that foreign business visitors could obtain visas based on a single document from their home country or … Read more

Golden Visa program to offers long-term residence to foreign investors in Indonesia

Golden Visa program to offers long-term residence to foreign investors in Indonesia

Indonesia is launching a golden visa program to attract foreign investors. The program offers long-term residence to foreign investors. Golden visa holders will be granted a residence permit for five to ten years. In an effort to strengthen its national economy, Indonesia is implementing a golden visa program to entice individual and corporate investors from … Read more

Visa opens new office in Pakistan to expand regional reach

Visa opens new office in Pakistan to expand regional reach

Visa has officially opened a new office in Pakistan. Visa supports the expanding payments ecosystem and digital economy in the region. Visa is committed to helping Pakistan become a more digital economy. Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, has officially opened its new office in Pakistan. Visa’s expanded presence in Pakistan reflects its commitment … Read more

Japan against China over visa suspension decision

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Japan has protested the decision by China to suspend visas for people from that country. The move followed Japan’s toughening of Covid-19 border control regulations. Matsuno said the government will act appropriately in light of China’s coronavirus crisis. According to Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno on Wednesday, Japan protested the decision by China to suspend visas … Read more

‘No ban’ on UAE visas for Pakistanis belonging to specific cities: FO

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FO spokesperson denied UAE has banned visa visas from specific cities UAE has also denied reports of not issuing visas to residents of specific cities It was reported that UAE has blacklisted citizens of 24 cities ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office Spokesperson has confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has not banned or blacklisted the issuance … Read more

UK lawmakers tell Visa and Mastercard to justify fee rises

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The Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) informed the Treasury Committee last week that the market was “not working well”. The corporations were allegedly increasing interchange costs paid by businesses to card issuers when a card is used. Legislators in Britain have already examined fee increases. Following concerns from the nation’s payments authority, a committee in the … Read more

Iqra Aziz shares the news of receiving UAE’s golden visa

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  • Iqra and Yasir regularly update their fans on their life events that they document on and off
  • Iqra Aziz shared the news of getting UAE’s  Golden Visa on her Instagram
  • The Golden Visa is a “long-term residence visa that allows foreign talents to live, work, or study in the UAE.”

 

The Golden Visa, according to UAE authorities, is a “long-term residence visa that allows foreign talents to live, work, or study in the UAE.”

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Pakistan approves new visa policy for Afghan traders

Pakistan has eased visa policy for Afghan traders, workers New work sub-category has been added for drivers, transporters, helpers Multi-entry six month visa will be issued within 48 hours ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved a new visa regime for Afghan citizens including traders and those visiting the country on medical grounds. The policy was … Read more

Russians rally behind Putin in the face of sanctions over Ukraine

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Advertising producer Rita Guerman, like many other members of Russia’s affluent middle class, had long been critical of Kremlin strongman Vladimir Putin. However, she has altered her mind on Putin after Western sanctions were imposed in response to his decision to commit soldiers to Ukraine in late February. “I have opened my eyes,” said the … Read more

Japan FM brings 20 Ukrainians from Poland

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Following Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi’s travel to Poland, twenty Ukrainians arrived in Tokyo on a government jet on Tuesday, as Japan cautiously welcomes those escaping Moscow’s incursion. While it has opened its doors to Ukrainians, it refers to them as “evacuees” rather than refugees. Japan generally takes only a few dozen refugees per year from … Read more

Djokovic entered on Indian Wells draw but status unclear

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INDIAN WELLS: Novak Djokovic was entered into the draw for this week’s ATP/WTA Indian Wells tournament on Tuesday but it is unclear whether he will take part in the tournament, organisers said. A brief statement from tournament organisers said officials were in contact with Djokovic’s team to determine whether he would play in California or even be allowed … Read more

Visa, Mastercard, Amex block Russian banks after sanctions

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NEW YORK: US credit card giants Visa, Mastercard and American Express said they were blocking Russian banks from their payment networks following international sanctions in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “As a result of sanction orders, we have blocked multiple financial institutions from the Mastercard payment network,” Mastercard Chief Executive Michael Miebach said in … Read more

Why Dubai is a popular second-home destination

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Dubai has cemented its position as one of the top cities for expatriates due to its high-quality lifestyle and safe environment, a latest survey showed. Referring to the survey conducted by InterNations in which more than 12,000 members participated, Zoom Property Insights noted in a report that Dubai has emerged as a popular destination for … Read more

The Djoker’s Show

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Australia’s government cancelled the world number one Novak Djokovic’s visa for a second time on Friday as it sought to deport the tennis superstar for arriving in the country without a Covid-19 vaccine. According to Australia’s Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, he acted on “health and good order grounds on the basis that it was in … Read more

Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round amid visa saga

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MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty over whether he will still be in the country. The world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park starting next week and a record … Read more