Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued new travel guidelines for Pakistanis holding dual nationality, introducing stricter entry requirements at all airports across the country.
According to the FIA, Pakistani citizens travelling on foreign passports will no longer be allowed to enter Pakistan with an expired or cancelled NICOP. The new rules apply to passengers arriving from all countries, including the United Kingdom and the United States.
Officials said that travellers using a foreign passport must possess either a valid NICOP or a Pakistani visa before boarding their flight. All airlines have been informed of the updated guidelines and instructed not to allow passengers who do not meet these requirements to board.
FIA officials further stated that passengers arriving with an expired or cancelled NICOP will be returned on the next available flight. Previously, airlines had allowed such passengers to travel to Pakistan despite expired documents.
The Ministry of Interior has also notified immigration authorities about the revised policy, and the new travel guidelines have been implemented at all airports nationwide.
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