Visa
Visa Launches Smartphone-Based Payment Tools for Small Businesses
Visa has introduced new features under Visa Accept and Visa Direct, enabling small businesses in emerging markets to accept and send digital payments directly through…
UAE Waives Overstay Fines, Grants 30‑day Grace Period
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) waived overstay fines for travellers whose visas expired due to Iran war disruptions, granting a 30‑day grace period until 9…
Pakistan Introduces New Visa Requirement for Russian Nationals
The Embassy of Pakistan in Russia has announced a new visa requirement for Russian nationals, making sponsor biometric verification through the PakID application mandatory for…
Visa & MasterCard Team Up with ChatGPT to Bring AI Shopping to Users
Visa has embedded its payment network directly into ChatGPT, allowing AI agents to independently shop for groceries, plane tickets, and other items before completing transactions…
US Lawmaker Proposes Bill to End H-1B Visa Green Card Pathway
A Republican lawmaker has introduced legislation in the US House of Representatives that could significantly reshape the H-1B visa program by eliminating its role as…
Italy Allocates Worker Quota, Issues 3,200 Student Visas for Pakistani
Italy has allocated a dedicated quota of 10,500 jobs for Pakistani workers over the next three years, the outgoing Italian Ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin,…
Pakistanis to Receive Six-Month Free Tourist Visa to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is moving forward with a plan to introduce a six-month program offering free tourist visas to passport holders from 39 countries, including Pakistan. A government…
U.S. Expands Social Media Screening for More Visa Applicants
The United States will expand social media checks for visa applicants starting March 30, 2026, requiring many applicants to make their accounts accessible for review by consular officers.…
US Raises Premium Processing Fees for Work Visas and Green Cards
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a fee hike for premium processing of employment-based work visas and green card petitions, effective March…
How to Apply for Dubai Virtual Work Visa, Eligibility, Income Requirement
Pakistani professionals working remotely can now apply for the Dubai Virtual Work Visa, which allows digital nomads to live in the UAE emirate for one…
You May Have to Pay $15,000 for a US Tourist Visa
Travelers applying for a US tourist visa may soon face a hefty bond requirement of up to $15,000, as the United States plans to launch…
Pakistan-Kuwait Visa Policy Restored – Details Inside
KUWAIT CITY: In a major breakthrough, Pakistan-Kuwait visa policy has been revived as Kuwait officially resumes issuing multiple visa categories to Pakistani nationals, marking a…
Visa Inc. Reports Surge in Digital Transactions as Pakistani SMEs Embrace Cashless Payments
KARACHI: Visa, a global leader in digital payments, has revealed a significant increase in the adoption of digital payment methods by Small and Medium Enterprises…
