Under the leadership of Donald Trump, the U.S. government is intensifying its stance on illegal immigration. Sources reveal a draft that aims to impose travel bans on 41 countries, notably Pakistan. Officials assert that this time the travel restrictions will be more extensive. During Trump's previous term, a ban was imposed on travelers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
According to Reuters, the U.S. aims to impose travel bans on countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bhutan. The Trump administration is actively working to curb illegal immigration.
Visa Suspension Possible if Deficiencies Aren't Addressed
Security officials in the U.S. have drafted recommendations which include the possibility of partial visa suspension for 26 countries, Pakistan included. However, the government led by Shehbaz Sharif can avoid drastic measures by addressing deficiencies within 60 days.
Source: aajtak
Vanuatu Also on the List
Action is being prepared against countries including Turkmenistan, Belarus, Bhutan, and Vanuatu. Notably, Vanuatu gained attention recently when former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi claimed to acquire its citizenship.
Previously, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry dismissed these travel ban rumors as speculation. Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan stated that there is no official indication of such bans on Pakistan. Khan mentioned that these are currently speculations, requiring no response.
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U.S. Entry Denied for Pakistani Envoy
Tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan escalated when K.K. Ahsan Wagan, the Pakistani envoy stationed in Turkmenistan, was denied entry to the U.S. and deported from Los Angeles. Although no specific reasons were provided by the U.S., reports cited identification of controversial visa references by American immigration systems.
The new draft includes a 'red list' of 10 countries whose citizens' visas will be fully suspended, including Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
A second group of five countries – Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar, and South Sudan – faces proposed restrictions as well. Tourist, student, and other immigrant visas to these nations could be impacted under certain conditions.
Note that on January 20, Trump signed an executive order emphasizing the need for stringent checks for detecting security threats posed by any foreign citizens entering the United States.
