In a significant development, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi announced the opportunity to avail 5-year visa for Pakistanis on Tuesday.
The announcement came following a meeting between Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori and Saleem Al-Zaabi at the Governor’s House in Karachi.
According to details, Pakistani nationals will be eligible to apply for the 5-year visas for the Untied Arab Emirates.
The Emirati envoy made an interesting comment during a press release, saying, “Visa issues have been resolved, Pakistanis can get a five-year visa.”
The Sindh Governor expressed his gratitude to the diplomat for his country’s investment in the country, particularly in Sindh and Karachi.
Media reports have claimed that Paksitani travelers experience increased scrutiny for their arrival in the UAE. The increased scrutiny is done allegedly because many Pakistanis have been involved in unlawful activities in the Emirates.
On March 27, authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have arrested at least ten Pakistanis, including five women, for begging in the Middle Eastern country.
The UAE authorities had also issued warning recently to its citizens to not give any money or assistance to people begging openly in public spaces, mosques or streets.
Pakistani authorities have been reportedly informed about the development as security sources have revealed that out of the five women, three belonged to district Vehari and two belonged to Lahore district.
It merits a mention that Pakistan has suffered internationally because of growing menace of beggar mafia. The criminal enterprise has reached abroad and continue to damage Pakistan’s reputation, arguably also making it easier for other countries to impose travel restrictions on Pakistanis.
Pakistanis have been facing increasing visa rejections, particularly from the United Arab Emirates.
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