Business Desk 
Dec 11, 2025
An image of a Pakistani passport taken on November 3, 2018. — AFP
Pakistani nationals are encountering unexpected challenges when travelling overseas; immigration officials are removing travellers from flights despite having legal visas and papers.
Confusion and concern have been brought on by the trend, especially for people who have spent a lot of money setting up jobs abroad.
Despite applicants fulfilling all official requirements, reports indicate that the Protector of Emigrants' offices are likewise refusing to process or "protect" travel documents.
Many people assert that they are being informed that "orders from above" are limiting clearance for specific groups, such as drivers, housekeepers, and agricultural labourers.
Many workers have been left stranded at airports and are unable to travel abroad due to a lack of clear communication and transparency.
The public is demanding the government make the emigration process more transparent. However, the situation remains unclear, leading individuals to worry about when they'll be able to travel again, with no formal comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
