US lifts travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats
Last year, Washington had imposed travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats in US
August 08, 2019
WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it has removed travel restrictions placed on Pakistani diplomats based in the United States.
Last year, Washington had imposed travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats without seeking permission from relevant authorities in the State Department.
The State Department confirmed to The News that travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomatic personnel assigned to Pakistan's Embassy in Washington DC and their dependents were being removed.
The State Department further said the government of Pakistan has reciprocated with a similar measure in relation to its diplomatic personnel assigned to its Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan.
“Both sides are committed to a renewed effort to remove impediments on our respective diplomatic missions in line with international norms,” it said.
In May last year, Pakistan and US had imposed movement limitations on their diplomatic staff. Pakistani diplomats were asked not to travel outside of a 25-mile radius around the city without approval.
Originally published in The News
