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Pakistan relaxes visa policy for stranded journalists in Afghanistan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 August 2021
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Pakistan is offering a more flexible visa policy for journalists and media workers stranded in Afghanistan. Federal Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced that these individuals can apply for visas to leave Afghanistan for Pakistan.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan has relaxed its visa policy for stranded journalists and media workers in Afghanistan.
Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed said on Twitter that all those international journalists and media workers, who want to quit Afghanistan for a way through Pakistan, can apply for Pakistan’s visa.
"The government would issue visas to these international journalists and media workers on priority basis," he said.
According to the minister, the decision aimed to ensure the safety of journalists and media workers in Afghanistan.
Key Points
- Pakistan has relaxed visa requirements for stranded journalists.
- The policy is aimed at ensuring the safety of media workers in Afghanistan.
- Federal Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced the initiative via Twitter.
- International journalists can apply for visas on a priority basis.
- The decision underscores the government's commitment to press safety.
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