Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has said the government will revise its list of proscribed organisations with assistance from US agencies, including the State Department.
He added that individuals linked to these groups could face US travel restrictions.
Speaking on a private news channel the other day, Aqeel said that Pakistanis would not be subjected to any travel ban.
“People need not get worried that there is some visa ban on Pakistan or that they will be denied entry,” he said. “We are not looking at an outright ban on Pakistanis entering the US.”
He noted that both Pakistan and the US must update their lists of banned organisations.
“The list of proscribed groups needs to be updated, and I am sure that the State Department will update their own lists as well,” Aqeel said.
“We will share information with them – there is intelligence sharing – and based on our list, they will update their lists about banned Pakistani organisations as well,” he stated.
“If any individuals maintain links with these organisations, their entry may be denied, and their visas may be revoked.”
Addressing concerns, the minister reiterated that ordinary Pakistanis would not face travel restrictions.
