India to Speed Up Visa Process for Pakistani Nationals

The Home Ministry is trying to ensure that a decision whether or not to grant a visa is taken as quickly as possible. (Photo: iStockphoto)

• The Indian government is simplifying the visa application process for Pakistani nationals. Union Home Ministry officials are working on modifying the process so that visas can be issued quickly to Pakistani nationals, official sources said on Thursday.
  
  
• The matter was discussed between Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi and Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Gautam Bambawale.
  
  
• The sources said the officials discussed ways to upgrade existing facilities at its Attari immigration check point in Punjab. The Home Ministry is seeking to ensure that a decision whether or not to grant a visa is taken in as short a time as possible.