New Delhi – In the aftermath of a major terrorist attack in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on 22nd April that claimed 26 lives, the Union government on Thursday announced suspension of all kinds of visas for Pakistani nationals, giving them 48 hours to leave the country. Later, the external affairs ministry clarified that the long-term visas already issued to Hindu Pakistani nationals would remain valid.
At the same time, the Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indian citizens to avoid traveling to Pakistan. Indian citizens currently in Pakistan have been advised to return to India as soon as possible.