UK assures swift action on Pakistani student visas
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott has assured Pakistan that the issue of delays in student visas will be addressed.
Marriott gave the assurance during a meeting with Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar.
The meeting was held as concerns grow over delays faced by Pakistani students seeking to travel to the United Kingdom for higher education.
During the meeting, Tarar raised the issue of delayed visa processing with the British envoy. He conveyed the government’s concerns over the difficulties being faced by Pakistani students.
The minister said hundreds of Pakistani students could lose their academic year because of the delays. Many students require timely visa decisions to join their universities and begin their studies according to the scheduled academic calendar.
Tarar stressed the importance of resolving the issue at the earliest. He said unnecessary delays could create serious academic and financial difficulties for students and their families.
The British High Commissioner assured the minister that efforts would be made to address the matter.
The two sides also discussed broader issues of mutual interest. They exchanged views on strengthening institutional communication and cooperation between Pakistan and the United Kingdom.
The meeting highlighted the importance of maintaining effective coordination between the relevant institutions of both countries. Better institutional engagement could help resolve issues affecting students and other Pakistani citizens seeking services in the UK.
The assurance comes amid concerns among Pakistani students about securing timely visas for their higher education programmes.
