Pakistan ready to receive its citizens if India allows border crossing: FO

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government said on Thursday that “we are open to receiving our citizens in case the Indian authorities allow them to cross the border from their side”.

“The Indian decision to revoke visas of Pakistani citizens is creating serious humanitarian challenges,” the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated while responding to media queries about the availability of the Wagah border crossing for Pakistani citizens returning from India.

The spokesperson said, “Many patients, with fragile health, had to return to Pakistan without completing their treatment. Furthermore, there are reports of families being split and children being separated from one of their parents.”

“The last date to cross over through the Wagah-Attari border was April 30, 2025. In that context, we are aware of the media reports indicating that some Pakistani nationals are stranded at Attari.

“We are open to receiving our citizens in case the Indian authorities allow them to cross the border from their side. The Wagha border will remain open for Pakistani citizens in the future as well.”