Pakistan embassy in Kabul has stopped visa to Afghan citizens. However, old citizen, students, ill patients and female are exempted.The reason is cited as extortion mafia ring who rob money from common Afghans outside Pakistan embassy. Pakistan government has urged the Afghan government to take concrete actions against the corrupt elements. Here are some facts:
Pakistan embassy is the most sought after and busy embassy. Most of the Afghans want to come to Pakistan for treatment, study or business.
The extortion rings charges 100 to 150 dollars per person although Pakistani visa is very cheap in real.
Pakistani embassy in Kabul is under staffed and the traffic is overwhelming. Pakistan's government can do something about that.
Most of the abusive comments come from Afghani citizens who either lives abroad or do not need any medical or educational assistance, neither they have any business in Pakistan. Such people are " kanzal maar " and one of the reasons, which spoil the relations between both countries.
Pakistan must introduce online visa system to facilitate Afghans. Furthermore, station or city based visa system can be introduced. If one has business or some work in Peshawar, only Peshawar's visa should be granted without any hassle. This can facilitate and also make it easier for the government to monitor movement.
Students, elderly people (aged over 60), businessmen and female should be allowed free movement subject to necessary arrangements and feasibility.
( Ref: Hassan Khan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlKZskgVi54 )
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