India has suspended visa services for Pakistani nationals, effective immediately, and revoked most existing visas following the Pahalgam attack. Exceptions include diplomatic, official, and long-term visas. Pakistani citizens holding other visa types must leave India by specific deadlines in late April, or face legal action under the new Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025.
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