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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Sports

Iran slams US 'discriminatory treatment' over World Cup visa refusals 

Iran on Saturday slammed World Cup host the United States over what it called "discriminatory treatment" in not granting visas for some members of the Iranian delegation to the tournament. "Why do you not say that visas were denied to a large portion of the managerial and executive staff, technical advisers, and others who are an integral part of any national football team?" the Iranian embassy in Turkiye said in a post on X. "You have now escalated the deliberate and discriminatory treatment against Iran’s national football team to its… Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Iran players apply for US, Canada visas in Türkiye ahead of World Cup

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the whole squad applying for Canadian visas and some players also submitting applications for US entry. The World Cup will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Iran due to play all three of their group-stage matches in the United States. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

China's Xi lauds 'new positioning' in ties with US

China's President Xi Jinping hailed on Thursday a "new positioning" of ties with the United States (US) that envisages cooperation with measured competition, following his summit with President Donald Trump. Trump's Beijing visit, the first by a US president in nearly a decade, runs until Friday, at a time when his Iran war is denting domestic approval ratings ahead of mid-term elections. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Pakistan, US to launch joint operations against ‘fake' visa networks

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday that the government has implemented a “zero-tolerance policy” against illegal immigration, leading to a 47% decline in such cases. During a meeting with acting US Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie Baker, the minister discussed expanding cooperation in areas of mutual interest and further strengthening Pakistan-US relations. According to the ministry, both officials discussed enhancing collaboration to curb illegal immigration and improve pre-immigration clearance systems. They also agreed to expand cooperation in law enforcement training, particularly for police. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in Politics

Pakistan in touch with US over suspension of immigrant visa processing: FO

Pakistan is in touch with the US officials on the suspension of immigrant visa processing, hoping that the process "will resume soon," Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said on Thursday. The statement comes as US State Department has ordered an indefinite pause on immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries including Pakistan, effective January 21, 2026. "The State Department will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries whose migrants take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates," the department said in a post on X. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Trump administration revokes 100,000 visas, including 8,000 for students

The US State Department announced that it has revoked more than 100,000 visas, including 8,000 student visas, of people who have had "encounters with law enforcement" since President Donald Trump returned to office. State Department deputy spokesman Tommy Piggott said the figures are a "record and a more than 150 per cent increase in revocations". "The State Department revoked visas from thousands of foreign nationals charged or convicted with crimes, including assault, theft and driving under the influence," he said. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Bangladesh's key missions suspend visa services in India amid strained ties

Bangladesh’s interim government has directed its key diplomatic missions in India, including the High Commission in New Delhi, to suspend visa services citing security concerns, a move that underscores the continuing strain in Dhaka’s relations with New Delhi. Foreign Affairs Adviser M Touhid Hossain said at a media briefing at his office on Thursday that he had instructed Bangladesh’s three missions in India to temporarily close their visa sections, The Star Daily reported on Friday. Read More…

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Hafsa Mustafa Posted in World

Several UK universities restrict recruitment of Pakistani, Bangladeshi students

UK universities are shutting out applicants from Pakistan and Bangladesh because of concerns over visa abuse and tougher Home Office rules, according to reports. At least nine higher education institutions have restricted recruitment from "high risk" countries as they face increased pressure to ensure they are enrolling genuine students and not those who abuse the system. Read More…

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UAE envoy denies reports of visa ban for Pakistanis

An envoy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has rejected reports claiming that Pakistanis are being denied visas, stressing that the consulate is witnessing record numbers of applications in recent weeks. His remarks came shortly after Additional Interior Secretary Salman Chaudhry told the Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights that the UAE was not issuing visas to Pakistanis. “Every type of visa is being processed, and reports of a ban are completely false,” said UAE Consul General in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq Alremeithi, in an exclusive interview to the private media… Read More…

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