Nisar Suspends Pakistan's Visa Abolition Agreement With Kuwait
Sumaira FH Published July 29, 2016 | 08:03 PM
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 29th july, 2016) : Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday suspended Pakistan's visa abolitionagreement with Kuwait in the backdrop of difficulties being faced by Pakistani government officials and diplomats during their travel to the country. "Despite the accord with Kuwait, Pakistani government officials holding Blue and Diplomatic passports were still required to get visa for travelling to Kuwait which was against spirit of the agreement," a spokesman while quoting the minister said in a statement issued here.
As per details, agreement of waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports was signed between Pakistan and Kuwait in November 2013, while the agreement was implemented in August 2014.
"Such visa regimes and agreements are meant to ease travelling of the government officials and diplomats, however, an agreement cannot last which is not reciprocated and mutually beneficial," remarked the minister. It is pertinent to mention that issue of visas for Kuwait was also raised by a Senate member in upper-house where it was pointed out that despite signing a visa abolition agreement with Kuwait, Pakistani officials were still required to gain a Kuwaiti visa before travelling to Kuwait.
Recent Stories
Israel carries out attack inside Iran, report US media
Saudi Assistant Minister of Defence calls on army chief
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 19 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 19 April 2024
Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Barcelona
At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals
G7 hears calls for 'critical' Ukraine aid
EU seeks to leverage might to confront China, US challenge
5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent rains in Balochistan
China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Rains, thunderstorms to continue in KP
9 minutes ago -
KPRA, USAID-ERDA arrange on the spot registration facility for women entrepreneurs
9 minutes ago -
ICP continues crackdown against smoke emitting vehicles
9 minutes ago -
Heavy rain in Peshawar, suburbs continue
49 minutes ago -
Sargodha receives rain
49 minutes ago -
SABS University expels deputy director from service on harassment charges
59 minutes ago
-
Attack on foreign nationals convoy foiled
59 minutes ago -
Public property worth a billion retrieved in Muzaffargarh
59 minutes ago -
Naveed Qamar commends Sindh police for thwarting terrorism attempt in Karachi
59 minutes ago -
ANF establishes rehabilitation center in Quetta for treatment of drug addicts
1 hour ago -
Funeral prayer of two custom officials martyred in DI Khan offered
1 hour ago -
Law minister calls on Opposition in NA to uphold principles of parliamentary decorum, etiquette
1 hour ago