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Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
German consulate halts visa services in Karachi for non-EU citizens
Listen to article The German Consul General in Karachi has announced the immediate suspension of visa services for non-European Union (EU) citizens until further notice. In an official statement issued on X, the consulate confirmed that the suspension applies to all non-EU applicants, including those with already confirmed visa appointments. The consulate clarified that these appointments have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Affected applicants have been advised to re-register for appointments once the consulate resumes its services. Updates on the situation will be issued as and when available, the consulate said, expressing appreciation for the public's understanding during the disruption. Earlier this month, Sweden announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad following the Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2. Read More: US tightens visa rules for Pakistani applicants Effective from July 7, Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days. The Pakistani delegation to the Bilateral Consultations in Stockholm was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was headed by the director general for global affairs from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Arab Times
09-07-2025
- Business
- Arab Times
Now Pakistanis Can Apply for Schengen Visas via Swedish Embassy
ISLAMABAD, July 9: Sweden has officially reinstated Schengen visa services at its embassy in Islamabad, providing Pakistani citizens with renewed access to apply for short-stay visas. This development will facilitate travel to Sweden and other Schengen countries for visits of up to 90 days, the Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed. The resumption of services follows the 19th round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2. The discussions focused on enhancing diplomatic relations and deepening bilateral cooperation. Effective July 7, Pakistani nationals can once again submit Schengen visa applications directly through the Swedish embassy in Pakistan.
Business Recorder
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Sweden resumes visa services for Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Sweden announced to resume visa services for Pakistanis through its Embassy in Islamabad two years after it was closed amid security concerns following massive protests over desecration of Holy Quran, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed on Monday. 'Following the Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on 2nd July 2025, the Government of Sweden has announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad. This will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays,' the spokesperson added. Effective 7th July 2025, the FO statement reads that Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days. 'Pakistan welcomes this positive development, which reflects the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries,' Ambassador Shafqat remarked. The Pakistani delegation to the Bilateral Consultations in Stockholm was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was headed by the Director General for Global Affairs from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Embassy of Sweden in Islamabad had shut down its operation in Pakistan indefinitely on 12th April 2023 citing the security situation as the main reason. Sweden had also pulled its staff from the Embassy for their safety and security. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
07-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Sweden resumes visa services in Islamabad
The Government of Sweden on Monday announced the resumption of visa services in Islamabad following the Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan and Sweden, held in Stockholm on July 2. The decision will facilitate Pakistanis seeking to visit Sweden for short stays, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs press release said. Pakistan, it said, welcomed this positive development, which reflected the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries. Effective from July 7, Pakistani nationals can apply for a Schengen visa from within Pakistan for visits to Sweden of up to 90 days. The Pakistani delegation to the Bilateral Consultations in Stockholm was led by the Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Swedish side was headed by the director general for global affairs from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Express Tribune
05-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Islamabad, Warsaw set to deepen ties across key sectors
Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub meets Secretary of State at the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations in Warsaw on July 4, 2025. Photo courtesy: X Listen to article Pakistan and Poland have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation through high-level visits, parliamentary exchanges, and sustained dialogue, as the two countries seek to broaden engagement across multiple sectors. The understanding was reached during the 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) held in Warsaw on July 4. Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Ambassador Muhammad Ayub led the Pakistani delegation, while Poland's Secretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski, headed the Polish side. The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations and reaffirmed their commitment to boosting collaboration in trade, investment, energy, defence, science and technology, agriculture, migration, and higher education. The 9th Round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and the Republic of Poland was held in Warsaw on 4 July 2025. The Pakistani delegation was led by Ambassador Muhammad Ayub, Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe), while the Polish delegation was headed by… — Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) July 5, 2025 Pakistani Ambassador to Poland Muhammad Sami-ur-Rehman and Polish Ambassador to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski also attended the talks. Regional and global developments, including those in South Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, were discussed in detail. Both delegations noted alignment on key issues and agreed to continue working closely at multilateral forums, including the United Nations. It was agreed that the next round of consultations will be held in Islamabad in 2026.
