On Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the reports of the Indian media of Pakistan that closed the border with Wagah to citizens who return in the midst of high geopolitical tensions between the two countries after a deadly attack in the busy Kashmir.
The attack of April 22 at the occupied pahalgama killed 26 people, mostly tourists, marking one of the most mortal assaults in the region since 2000. India has involved cross -border links without evidence. Two days later, India revoked the visas of the Pakistani citizens and ordered them to leave the country on April 29. Pakistan’s civil and military leadership has rejected the accusation and has asked for a neutral investigation.
A day ago, the Times of India He said that Pakistan “refused” to open the doors on the border of Wagah, leaving dozens of Pakistani “stranded in the land of no man of a diplomatic dead point.”
On Thursday night, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the media consultations about the availability of the Wagah border crossing for Pakistani citizens who return from India.
He issued a statement saying: “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. In addition, there are reports that families divide and children are separated from one of their parents.”
The last date to cross the Wagah-Attari border was April 30, 2025, he said.
“In that context, we are aware of the media reports that indicate that some Pakistani citizens are stranded in Attari.
“We are open to receive our citizens in case the Indian authorities allow them to cross the border on their side.
“The border with Wagah will remain open for Pakistani citizens in the future too.”
“Following Pahalgam’s terrorist attack, the Government of India has decided to suspend visa services to Pakistani citizens with immediate effect.” AFP reported.
“All Pakistani citizens currently in India must leave India before the expiration of the visas, as is now modified.”
