Pakistan announces easing of visa policy for journalists stranded in Afghanistan
The Government of Pakistan has announced a relaxation of visa policy for journalists and media workers stranded in Afghanistan in view of the changing situation in Afghanistan.
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid said that international journalists and media workers who want to leave Afghanistan through Pakistan are urged to apply for visas.
The Interior Ministry will issue visas to applicant international journalists and workers on a priority basis, he said.
The Home Minister said that the visa waiver was being announced by the Government of Pakistan keeping in view the safety of journalists and media workers working in Afghanistan.