At Sialkot International Airport, the FIA Immigration foiled an attempt by five passengers to travel to Australia using fake visas. The passengers, including a woman and children, were offloaded after the verification process revealed that the Australian visit visas had no record in the official system.

The Trump administration has officially suspended the United States Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, commonly known as the green card lottery, citing concerns over national security and immigration control. The Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, which grants permanent residency to applicants from countries with historically low rates of immigration to the U.S., has been a pathway for thousands of

Oman and Turkey have announced a reciprocal visa-free travel agreement for holders of ordinary passports, making travel between the two countries significantly easier. The mutual visa exemption will take effect from November 1, 2025, and is expected to boost tourism, cultural exchange, and bilateral relations between Muscat and Ankara.

Google and Apple have warned employees who require visa stamping to re-enter the United States to avoid international travel due to unusually long and unpredictable visa processing delays, according to a report by Business Insider. Immigration law firms representing the two tech giants have raised concerns that employees leaving the US may face extended delays or difficulties returning.

The Government of Singapore has announced major updates to its Work Permit system for 2025, introducing new rules and eligibility criteria designed to address labour shortages and strengthen the sustainability of the foreign workforce. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) unveiled these reforms as part of one of the most comprehensive overhauls of Singapore’s foreign employment framework in recent

Portugal’s Digital Nomad Visa offers Pakistani remote workers a unique opportunity to live and work in Portugal legally for up to one year, with the possibility of extending their stay. This visa is specifically designed for professionals who earn income remotely, including freelancers, digital entrepreneurs, and employees of foreign companies. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate a

The government is introducing a new AI-powered application designed to pre-screen travelers, identifying in advance who is eligible for international travel and who may be barred. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen border security and streamline immigration procedures.

Five Pakistani nationals were deported from Sharjah after authorities discovered they were attempting to travel to the UK using forged visas, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) confirmed. The fake visas were reportedly obtained through human smuggling networks.

New Zealand has launched a new Golden Visa scheme targeting mid-level global investors, including Pakistani nationals, aiming to attract foreign capital and entrepreneurial talent to the country. Under the program, applicants must have a minimum of NZD 500,000 in personal assets to support themselves and their families.

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis was informed that thousands of Pakistani citizens have been deported from various countries this year due to allegations of begging and violations of immigration rules.