Fri May 02 09:01:02 UTC 2025: ## Wagah Border Reopens for Stranded Pakistanis After Visa Revocation

**Amritsar, India/Islamabad, Pakistan – May 2, 2025** – The Attari-Wagah border crossing, a key link between India and Pakistan, reopened Friday for Pakistani citizens stranded in India following New Delhi’s decision to revoke their visas. The border had been closed since Thursday, after a deadline for Pakistani nationals to leave India expired.

The closure was a direct response to the April 22nd Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, which killed 26 people, mostly tourists. India subsequently revoked visas for various categories of Pakistani nationals, citing links between the attackers and Pakistan. The deadlines for leaving varied depending on visa type, ranging from April 26th to April 29th.

Approximately 70 Pakistani citizens, including children, were reportedly left stranded at the border on Thursday. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed concern over the humanitarian implications of India’s actions, citing disruptions to medical treatments and family separations. The MoFA spokesperson confirmed their awareness of the stranded citizens and stated that Pakistan would continue to allow the use of the border for their return. They also criticized India’s visa revocation as creating “serious humanitarian challenges.”

While the border is now open for the stranded Pakistanis, the broader implications of the escalating diplomatic tensions remain. Both countries had previously mirrored each other’s actions, with Pakistan initially closing the border and cancelling visas for Indians following India’s decision. The situation underscores the precarious nature of relations between the two nations.

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