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Islamabad criticised India’s five-point diplomatic action unveiled yesterday, describing them "as unilateral, unjust, politically motivated, extremely irresponsible and devoid of legal merit" and also announced the following measures in response :
Suspended all visas issued to Indian nationals under an exemption scheme with immediate effect.
Reduced the number of diplomats in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad to 30 and asked Indian defence, naval and air advisers to leave Pakistan before 30 April
Closed its airspace to all Indian-owned or Indian-operated airlines
Suspended all trade with India.
Earlier, In response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, the Government of India announced the suspension of visa services for Pakistani nationals with immediate effect.
This decision follows the measures taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security.
Effective April 27, 2025, all existing valid visas issued by India to Pakistani nationals are revoked.
Medical visas issued to Pakistani nationals will remain valid only until April 29, 2025.
Pakistani nationals currently in India are required to leave the country before their visas expire, as per the amended regulations.
Additionally, Indian nationals are strongly advised to avoid traveling to Pakistan.
Those currently in Pakistan are urged to return to India at the earliest opportunity.
SOURCE - BBC