UK assures Pakistan of swift action on students’ visa delays
ISLAMABAD: The federal law and justice minister raised the issue of delays in UK visas for Pakistani students while the British high commissioner assured resolution of the issue. British High Commissioner Jane Marriott called on Federal Minister for Law & Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar. The meeting discussed Pakistan-UK bilateral relations, matters of mutual interest and ways to further…
Islamabad witnessed a meeting between the Federal Minister for Law & Justice, Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, and the British High Commissioner, Jane Marriott, to address the issue of visa delays for Pakistani students studying in the UK. During the discussion, the minister highlighted the difficulties faced by hundreds of students due to the processing delays, which could jeopardize their academic year.
He emphasized the need to eliminate obstacles faced by Pakistani students seeking education abroad and facilitate their pursuits.
The minister informed the British high commissioner that Prime Minister's directives led to the formation of a committee under his chairmanship to improve the legal and institutional framework concerning Pakistani students studying abroad. The committee had finalized recommendations on the matter, and work was underway to further enhance the legal and institutional framework for students pursuing education abroad.
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott assured the Federal Minister that the issue of visa delays for Pakistani students would be resolved. The meeting also touched upon strengthening educational linkages between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, along with enhancing institutional cooperation and engagement between the two nations.
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