Which African countries ended Visa-on-Arrival for Pakistanis?
Pakistan, a country of over 240 million, remained among the top countries with the highest number of illegal immigrants, and now several African nations have tightened rules for those coming from Asian nations.
A report shared by a local publication claims African embassies formally notified Pakistan’s Foreign Office of these changes.
It said officials from Pakistan’s embassy in Tripoli visited Zawiya to coordinate with local authorities and hospitals regarding the Pakistani victims.
It also mentioned that Sri Lanka and Nepal also tightened entry regulations for Pakistanis amid surges in visa overstays and asylum applications as the main reasons for the new restrictions.
The tightening of visa policies is expected to impact travel and migration for Pakistani citizens as authorities across these nations take action to curb illegal migration and ensure better control over border entry.
As per recent reports, the majority of Pakistanis express desire to leave South Asia due to economic, political, and social challenges. Thousand of Pakistanis illegally entered Europe, mainly through routes via UAE, Egypt, and Libya.
The report highlighted 280pc increase in illegal emigration, with a big rise in migration from urban areas.
