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UAE to Grant 5-Year Visas to 100,000 Pakistanis: Al-Zaabi
Bulletin
April 10, 2025
UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
UAE to issue 5-year visas to 100,000 Pakistanis, confirms envoy; aims to boost ties and ease application process.
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