Visa
Saudi Arabia Introduces Same-Day Visa Processing for Pakistanis
Saudi Arabia has introduced same-day visa processing for Pakistani citizens at its embassy in Islamabad, making the application process faster for travellers. The development was…
Google Wallet Is About to Let You Pay in China with a Visa or Mastercard
Google Wallet is quietly working on a new QR code payment feature. The feature could let Android users pay abroad through Alipay+. However, Google has…
New Zealand Introduces Four Changes to Student Visa Rules
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has introduced four changes to student visa rules, revising work rights, compliance requirements, and post-study visa timelines. The changes took effect…
FIA Offloads Congo-Bound Passenger Over Alleged Clearance Payments
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has offloaded a passenger bound for the Democratic Republic of Congo over alleged payments made for Protector of Emigrants and…
Over 50 Passports With Foreign Visas Stolen From Private Courier Bag
More than 50 passports carrying foreign visas were stolen from a delivery bag belonging to a leading private courier company in Rawalpindi, putting the overseas…
NCCIA Arrests 120 Suspects in Rawalpindi Visa Fraud Raids
The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has arrested 120 suspects in raids on six call centres in Rawalpindi that were allegedly used to run…
US State Department Launches Online Portal to Report Visa Fraud
The US Department of State has launched an online tip portal that allows members of the public to report suspected visa fraud and misuse. The…
Pakistan Weighs Visa-on-Arrival for Chinese Tourists at Khunjerab
Pakistan is weighing a phased plan to restore visa-on-arrival access for Chinese tourists entering Gilgit-Baltistan through the Khunjerab Pass, starting with a pilot programme limited…
Pakistan Strikes Visa-Free Deals With Dozens of Countries
Pakistan has finalized visa exemption agreements with dozens of allied countries, granting visa-free entry primarily to holders of diplomatic and official passports. The Federal Investigation…
Gulf War Blamed as Overseas Jobs for Pakistanis Plunge Sharply
The number of Pakistanis traveling abroad for employment has fallen sharply this fiscal year, with only 381,000 workers departing in the first eight months, an…
Zombie Card Attack: Hackers Can Revives Expired Visa Cards for Contactless NFC Payments
UMass Amherst researchers demonstrated Zombie Card attack allowing attackers to revive expired Visa contactless cards for real in-store purchases. Attack requires physical card possession and…
Fake Work Visa Promises Leave Hundreds Robbed of Their Savings
Nearly 200 people who paid almost Rs60 million in hopes of securing overseas work visas say they were defrauded by a Lahore-based travel and visa…
Islamabad Airport Officials Held in Major Immigration Corruption Case
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Anti-Corruption Cell Islamabad has busted an alleged corruption network operating within the immigration clearance system at New Islamabad Airport, arresting…
