LAHORE:
Despite the continuous tensions between Pakistan and India, the border with Wagah-Attari has been temporarily reopened for two days to facilitate citizens who have long-term visas (LTV) and there is no return on objection to the visas of India (Nori).
Security sources confirmed that the measure aims to help people residing in both countries who faced difficulties to return due to the recent border closure.
On Monday, 129 headlines of Pakistani passports who had Nori Cruzadas visas to India through the Wagah border.
However, no Indian citizen who has long -term Pakistani visas arrived in Pakistan, according to Fuentes.
The arrival of Indian citizens with Pakistani long -term visas is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Diplomatic officials explained that Pakistan grants long -term visas to Indian citizens, particularly women, who have married Pakistani citizens and established themselves permanently in Pakistan, but have not yet acquired Pakistani citizenship.
These people, when they travel to India to meet the family or attend events, do not require a new visa to return to Pakistan.
On the contrary, India issues long -term visas along with a Nori certificate for Pakistani citizens residing in India or marry there.
The agreement allows them to visit Pakistan and return to India without the need for a new visa.
After the recent climbing in the tensions, both countries had closed the border of Wagah-Attari, creating challenges for long-term and Nori visa holders that were stranded during the visits to their countries of origin.
While both governments had canceled the visas issued for businesses, tourism and medical purposes, allowing those who affected a brief window to return home, permits did not initially spread to long -term visa holders.
As a result, many Pakistani and Indian citizens were stranded on both sides of the border during the last four days, waiting for free space to cross.
