Big decision: Passports of some citizens to be blocked

Pakistan to block passport

The federal government of Pakistan has decided to block the passports of certain citizens. Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain said that the government of Pakistan will block the passports of beggars deported from abroad.

According to a private media channel, Chaudhry Salik Hussain said that there should be no visa for baggers, and as a minister, he doesn’t want anyone to go abroad in an illegal way.

The federal minister also added that people go to Saudi Arabia on an Umrah visa and beg there.

Chaudhry Salik Hussain also confirmed that the government has already blocked the passports of thousands of people involved in criminal activities. He further stated that their passports will not be renewed for five years.

He also noted that the government policies should be clear, as the frequent changes in policies affect the business community.

The federal minister remarked that around 20 thousand Pakistanis will get permanent residency in Spain. He further added that the government want every Pakistani who goes abroad to have at least soft skills.

Chaudhry Salik Hussain concluded that the Bureau of Immigration has addressed the complaints and is imposing conditions on license holders for issuing licenses.

Visa-free countries for Pakistanis

If you are a citizen of Pakistan and hold a Pakistani passport, you can travel to 11 countries without a visa. In the list of 11 countries, Cambodia, the Maldives, Nepal, Qatar, Samoa,  Senegal,  Sierra Leone, Timor-Leste,  and Tuvalu are included.

On the other hand, you can visit Sri Lanka and Kenya on an e-visa. An e-visa is an electronic visa, and one can apply online to get this visa and travel. The process of E-visa is not complex, and its approval is also smooth and easy. 

Also Read, Here are the 32 countries Pakistanis can visit without visa