FO says visa entry denial technical issue

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan on Thursday categorically rejected the unfounded and misleading allegations that members of the Hindu community were denied entry into its territory.

Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi in a statement said, "These claims are entirely baseless and represent yet another attempt to distort facts and politicize a matter that was purely administrative in nature."

He was responding to media queries regarding allegations that certain members of Hindu community were denied entry into Pakistan.

"On November 4, 2025, a total of 1,932 pilgrims successfully crossed into Pakistan through the Attari-Wagah border. It is pertinent to note that approximately 300 visa holders were prevented by the Indian authorities from crossing over. The entire immigration process on the Pakistani side was smooth, orderly, and free of any hindrance," he added.

He said, "A very small number of individuals were found to possess incomplete documentation and were unable to provide satisfactory responses to immigration authorities. Consequently, they were requested to return to the Indian side in accordance with standard procedures."