After the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India revoked visas for all Pakistani nationals, ordering them to leave by April 29, 2025. Those who overstay now face arrest, ₹3 lakh fines, or 3 years in jail under the new Immigration and Foreigners Act. With borders closed and tensions sky-high, the situation is spiraling fast.
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00:00The devastating terror attack in Pahlgaon, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which killed
00:1026 civilians, has drastically altered India-Pakistan relations. In immediate retaliation,
00:17India revoked all visas issued to Pakistan nationals, setting April 29,
00:222025 as the deadline for their departure. As the cutoff nears, serious legal consequences await
00:29Pakistanis who remain in India beyond this date, under the new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025.
00:42Enacted earlier this month, the Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025
00:46replaces several fragmented colonial-era laws to create a unified immigration system.
00:52Under these provisions, any Pakistani national who stays beyond their visa validity may face up to
01:04three years of imprisonment, a fine up to 3 lakhs or both. Immigration authorities are empowered to arrest
01:17violators without a warrant, allowing for swift action against overstaying foreigners.
01:30Institutions such as hospitals, universities and hotels are legally bound to report
01:36the presence of foreign nationals to the authorities. This updated law reflects
01:41India's stronger stance on national security post-Pahalgaam.
01:51The fallout from the Pahalgaam tragedy has seen India initiate a series of decisive actions against Pakistan.
02:04All visas issued to Pakistani citizens, including those for medical,
02:08educational, educational and cultural purposes have been annulled.
02:12Only medical visa holders have been given a short grace period until April 29 to leave the Indian territory.
02:24India has shut down the Wagha-Atari border, its sole road connection with Pakistan,
02:29Indian territory, including the Indian territory, and the Indian territory.
02:38In an unprecedented move, India expelled Pakistani military advisers and suspended the Indus Water Treaty,
02:44a critical 1960 agreement that regulates water-sharing between the two countries.
02:50These actions reflect India's determination to apply diplomatic,
02:53economic and social pressure following the Pahalgaam attack.
03:02Beyond the immediate political reformations, the crisis has unleashed deep humanitarian concerns.
03:15Several Pakistani children visiting relatives in India are now stranded,
03:19facing the heartbreaking prospect of leaving India without their Indian mothers.
03:30The closure of the Wagha-Atari crossing also disrupts Sikh pilgrims from India,
03:34who traditionally visit Pakistan's religious sites, serving an important cultural bridge.
03:39Pakistani nationals currently in India, students, patients, artists and tourists,
03:50now face anxiety, confusion and legal uncertainty about their immediate futures.
03:55The tension highlights the human cost of deteriorating bilateral relations.
04:00With the visa expiration deadline imminent, Pakistani citizens must immediately exit India or risk
04:12facing arrest, trial and heavy penalties under the new immigration framework. Indian authorities have
04:19also made it clear that non-compliance will be treated as a serious offense, without room for leniency.
04:26Meanwhile, regional and global players are watching the developments closely,
04:32fearing further escalations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors already tearing on the brink.
04:37The coming days will be critical, not just for the Pakistani nationals still in India,
04:42but also for the fragile stability of the entire South Asia region.