Minister takes up student visa delays with UK envoy
Tarar says panel finalised proposal to strengthen legal mechanisms
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar confronted UK envoy Jane Marriott regarding visa processing delays for Pakistani students in a meeting held in Islamabad. The government is alarmed that numerous students are encountering difficulties, with such delays potentially leading to the loss of a valuable academic year.
The minister emphasized the necessity of eliminating obstacles faced by Pakistani students seeking higher education abroad, with the aim of enabling them to successfully complete their studies. The British high commissioner pledged her assurance to the minister that the issue of visa delays for Pakistani students would be resolved.
In addition, during the meeting, both sides discussed strategies to bolster educational ties and institutional cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
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