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US reduces visa wait time for Pakistanis

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Washington has minimised the wait time for the most sought-after American visas for Pakistani nationals willing to travel to the United States, the country’s embassy said in an official statement on Tuesday.

“Demand for US visas is the highest it has ever been. We are processing more visa applications than ever before and are working hard to bring down visa appointment wait times,” the communique read.

It also said that there were three ways announced by the US mission to Pakistan in which the embassy is working to meet the unprecedented demand.

“First, we have expedited thousands of non-immigrant visa appointments. More than ten thousand Pakistani visa applicants originally scheduled for 2024 at the US Consulate General in Karachi are receiving notice that their appointments have been rescheduled in 2023, some as early as next week.”

Those who have a visa appointment in the next few months at the US Consulate General in Karachi should check their e-mail and log in to their account at the website, ustraveldocs.com/pk, to confirm their expedited appointment time.

“Second, to create added flexibility for Pakistani travellers, visa applicants can re-book appointments at either the Consulate General in Karachi or the US Embassy in Islamabad — whichever works best for them. Our hope is that this will allow applicants more freedom and flexibility to find a convenient date, time, and location.”

The third way the US embassy is trying to lessen the visa wait time is that the US Consulate General in Karachi will begin accepting new interview waiver applications from September 25 for some applicants who have previously been issued US visas.

“Applicants can check ustraveldocs.com/pk to determine whether they are eligible, print out a confirmation letter, and submit their application materials to a drop box without the need for an appointment,” it stated.

Moreover, the US Embassy in Islamabad is already accepting interview waiver applications for qualified applicants.

“Our goal is to facilitate legitimate travel to the United States as quickly and efficiently as possible — because we know how important it is to stay connected with family, to strengthen business ties, study, and make cultural connections with the United States,” the statement further added.

The citizens intending to travel to the US can visit ustraveldocs.com/pk or reach out to the Non-Immigrant Visa Call Centre for help at +92-21-111-234-111, to know any further details.

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Over Pakistan, Rain and Snowfall Are Expected Over the Next Three Days

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The Meteorological Department forecasts snowfall in mountainous regions and rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. There will be rain in Balochistan and the Punjabi plains, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

In addition, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Upper Punjab, Islamabad, and Northeastern Balochistan are scheduled to see strong winds, thunderstorms, and partly overcast weather during the course of the next day.

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Other regions of the nation will see dry weather in the interim. It is anticipated that most of Punjab will see morning smog and fog, which will eventually dissipate by nightfall.

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Dar chairs the CCOP meeting; Blue World’s bid offer of Rs.10 billion is rejected.

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Prior to its subsequent meeting, the CCOP also ordered that all difficulties be resolved and an agreement for the selling of services to an international hotel be concluded.

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Combating Terrorism: Twelve Terrorists Destroyed in Separate Operations by Security Forces

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Eleven terrorists and Kharijis were killed in two separate intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Miran Shah District and North Waziristan. One of the victims was Sana Alias Baru, a high-value target.

In the vicinity of Miran Shah in North Waziristan, security forces successfully fought the Khwarij, leading to the death of eight and injury of six.

The general region of Balgatar, Kech District, Balochistan was earlier the scene of an Intelligence-Based Operation that resulted in the deaths of four terrorists, one of them was a high-value target.

Authorities in Kech District were actively seeking Baru, who had a pivotal role in recruiting members of the so-called Majeed Brigade, particularly suicide bombers.

Among the terrorists’ possessions were weapons and ammo.

In order to eradicate any lingering terrorists in the vicinity, a sanitation operation is currently under progress.

With unwavering resolve, the Pakistani security forces will eradicate the terrorist threat from the nation.

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