The government on Wednesday extended validity of all types of visas issued to foreign nationals as part of its measures to prevent the outbreak of coronavirus.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior in view of outbreak of coronavirus and as means of mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 through any interaction with the public at large, the competent authority has been pleased to approve that validity of all types of visas issued to foreign nationals who are currently in Pakistan, that have expired since March 15, 2020, and are due to expire on April 30, 2020 shall be deemed to be valid till April 30, 2020.