Islamabad: Following the killing of two Chinese nationals, Pakistan has announced to tighten the visa regime, especially for Chinese citizens visiting Islamabad on business or work-related visas. According to a report in Pakistan leading daily The Dawn, Chinese citizens seeking business visas would have to present an invitation from a recognised body at any of Pakistan’s missions in China.
The Ministry of Interior has also decided to discourage the long-term visa extensions for China. Under the new visa regime, security clearance for issuance of visas will be reviewed and the strict visa policy will not only plug the loopholes, but also ensure maximum security to the Chinese citizens. The decision was taken yesterday at a meeting, which was chaired by Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan.
The decision has been taken to ensure transparency in the visa process and to preclude misuse of the visa-friendly regime between the two countries, the media report said. According to Pakistani media, two Chinese nationals were killed for allegedly preaching Christianity in their country.
