The United States (US) has suspended routine visa operations across Pakistan, citing the prevailing security situation following days of unrest in major cities. In notices issued to applicants, the US Embassy in Islamabad and its consulates announced the cancellation of all visa appointments through Friday, March 6. The suspension applies to facilities in Islamabad, Lahore […]
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US tightens visa rules: Pakistani applicants must open social media for vetting
The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have asked all applicants for F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas to make their social media accounts public. This new instruction is part of a tighter vetting process launched by the US government. The announcement came after the US Embassy in Delhi issued a similar directive earlier this […]