ANKARA – Turkey has decided to tighten its visa policy for Pakistaninationals after some of them found involved in criminal activities.
Reports said that the development comes days after Istanbul police arrestedsix Pakistani citizens for kidnapping four Napalis tourists for ransom of10,000 euros.
“The Turkish government has tightened the visa policy for Pakistanis aftercrimes reportedly involving Pakistanis,” Aaj News said.
The Turkish government has also stopped issuing temporary residence permitsto Pakistani nationals.
Earlier this month, scores of Pakistanis were detained in Turkey forstaging a protest against ouster for former prime minister Imran Khanwithout permission from the local authorities.
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They were later released by the Turkish authorities after involvement ofPakistani diplomats.
Later, Pakistani mission in Turkey warned the local community not to stageany protest or else they can face the music.
