Tag: immigration
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Imran Riaz not allowed to go abroad despite court orders
YouTuber Imran Riaz was allegedly stopped by immigration authorities at Islamabad International Airport and not allowed to perform Hajj because his name was on Exit Control List (ECL). In a video shared on social media, Riaz could be seen talking with an immigration official grabbing a paper and saying, “According to this, my name should…
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Shadi karo aur bahir chalay jao; 17 countries that give citizenship after marriage
Immigration is an important topic in Pakistan, especially with a looming economic crisis and rising inflation making the standard of living quite poor for most people. Many Pakistanis are eager to get the citizenship of another country through matrimony. There are a total of 17 countries where saying “I do” can pave the way to…
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Having trouble with renewing your passport? There’s a WhatsApp number you can contact for help
The Department of Immigration and Passports has released a phone number and WhatsApp number for complaints and awareness on the issuance or renewal of passports. Afzal Nadeem Dogar’s report in Geo states that the Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, explained that due to his efforts, the issuance of passports is going…
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Canada’s ‘Startup Visa Program’ with no education, experience, job requirement or age limit
Umair Saleemi, journalist for BBC Urdu, shed light on Canada’s ‘Startup Visa Program’ in his latest piece: Every year, thousands of people from India and Pakistan migrate to America, Canada and European countries for better opportunities and a brighter future. Therefore, any changes in immigration and work visa laws or the introduction of any new…
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Why aren’t you getting your passport?
Numerous complaints have been filed against the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, citing prolonged waiting periods for passport issuance, leading frustrated applicants to seek intervention from the federal ombudsman. Responding to the increasing complaints, Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi acted on Monday by dispatching an inspection team comprising senior officials to assess the situation…
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Pakistan to deport 1.1 million illegal foreign residents in security move
Due to security concerns, the caretaker government led by Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar announced on Monday its intention to repatriate 1.1 million foreign nationals who are currently residing in Pakistan without legal authorisation.
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Temporary pause on 100-page passports in Pakistan, e-passports introduced
The government of Pakistan has ceased the issuance of 100-page passports, a decision confirmed by the passport office. This change, while causing temporary inconvenience, was announced in a statement by the passport office, which expressed its regret for any disruption. Previously, the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, operating under the Ministry of Interior, initiated…
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Which famous airport is going to be passport-free?
Singapore’s Changi Airport will introduce a passport-free facility for travellers next year, media reports have confirmed. Changi Airport is one of the busiest and most beautiful airports in the world, playing host to 100 domestic and international take offs daily. Communications Minister Josephine Teo stated in the parliament that Singapore Changi Airport is also soon…
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About 830,000 Pakistanis left the country in 2022 in search of better jobs
The Bureau of Immigration and Overseas Employment (BE&OE) has reported a historic surge in emigrants seeking overseas employment in 2022, with a staggering 829,549 individuals registering for job opportunities abroad. Syed Agha Rafiullah, Parliamentary Secretary for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OPHRD), presented this data to the National Assembly on Wednesday, shedding light on…
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Here’s how Pakistani students can apply for Moroccan Government Scholarships
The Moroccan Agency of International Cooperation (AMCI) has offered scholarships to Pakistani students who want to enroll in public higher education, technical, and vocational institutions in Morocco for the academic year 2022–2023. The deadline for Higher Education Commission (HEC) to receive nominations is set for September 20, 2022. How to apply for the scholarship: An…