Lahore:
Despite continuous tension between Pakistan and India, the Wagah-Attari border has been temporarily opened for two days to facilitate citizens holding long-term Visa (LTV) and no objection to India (Nori) Visas.
Security sources confirmed that the move is aiming to help individuals residing in both countries facing difficulties returning due to the recent limit closure.
On Monday, 129 Pakistani passports crossed holders who possess Nori -Visa into India via the Wagah border.
However, no Indian citizens holding Pakistani long -term visas arrived in Pakistan, according to sources.
The arrival of Indian citizens with Pakistani long -term visas is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Diplomatic officials explained that Pakistan is giving long -term visas to Indian citizens, especially women who have married Pakistani citizens and settled permanently in Pakistan, but have not yet acquired Pakistani citizenship.
These individuals when traveling to India to meet family or participating in events do not require a new visa to return to Pakistan.
Conversely, India issues long-term Visa along with a Nori certificate to Pakistani nationals residing in India or getting married there.
The event allows them to visit Pakistan and return to India without needing a fresh visa.
After the recent escalation in tension, both countries had closed the border with Wagah-Attari and created challenges for long-term and Nori Visa holders stranded during visits to their home countries.
While both governments had canceled Visa issued to business, tourism and medical purposes, enabling those who affected a short window to return home, the permits did not initially stretch for long -term viscous holders.
As a result, many Pakistani and Indian citizens were left stranded on each side of the border for the past four days, waiting for approval to cross.
