'If he wishes to come’: Pak open to considering visa for Punjab CM Mann’s Lahore visit
Pakistan has expressed a willingness to grant a visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for a conference in Lahore, provided he applies. The visit remains subject to approval from the Indian government, which has previously denied clearance for other international travel.
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This highlights the ongoing diplomatic complexities and travel restrictions between India and Pakistan, particularly regarding political figures and cross-border cultural engagement.
NEW DELHI: Pakistan has indicated its willingness to grant a visa to Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann should he wish to visit the neighbouring country for the World Punjabi Conference in Lahore on November 27, following an invitation to the event.Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan made the remarks during his weekly media briefing while responding to a question about Mann's possible visit, PTI reported."The government would consider issuing Mann a visa if he wishes to visit Pakistan. However, whether the Indian government permits him to travel is an entirely separate matter," he told reporters in Islamabad.On October 23, Mann had said that he had received an invitation to attend the World Punjabi Conference in Lahore.However, the Punjab chief minister also raised doubts over whether he would be permitted to travel to Pakistan.“Our culture is the same.
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