Key points
- There are reports of families being split: Spox
- Says Wagha border will remain open for Pakistani citizens in the future as well
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has said that the Indian visa revocation of Pakistani citizens is creating serious humanitarian challenges.
Responding to media queries about the availability of the Wagha border crossing for Pakistani citizens returning from India, the Spokesperson of the Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to a statement, stated: The Indian decision to revoke visas of Pakistani citizens is creating serious humanitarian challenges. Many patients, with fragile health, had to return to Pakistan without completing their treatment.
Stranded at the border
Furthermore, there are reports of families being split and children being separated from one of their parents, the statement says. The last date to cross over through the Wagah-Attari border was April 30, 2025. In that context, we are aware of the media reports indicating that some Pakistani nationals are stranded at Attari, the spokesperson stated.
“We are open to receiving our citizens in case the Indian authorities allow them to cross the border from their side. The Wagha border will remain open for Pakistani citizens in the future as well, the spokesperson said.
