Pakistanis face new travel clearance rule

MEASURE SEEKS TO CLAMP DOWN ON ILLEGAL MIGRATION TO EUROPE

- Gulf News Report

Pakistani citizens travelling abroad for employment are now facing unexpected hurdles as the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) enforces a new rule requiring government verification before departure.

Under the updated regulation, not officially announced yet, anyone leaving Pakistan for work must present an affidavit signed by a Grade 18 or 19 government officer.

The affidavit must confirm that the traveller intends to work legally in the destination country and will not attempt to travel to Europe illegally.

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