The Trump administration will suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including Pakistan, starting January 21. The move aims to prevent new arrivals from becoming a "public charge." While permanent residency applications are paused indefinitely, temporary tourist and student visas remain unaffected.
The embassy further advised Indian nationals and PIOs (Persons of Indian Origin) in Iran to exercise caution and avoid areas where protests are being held.
In a press statement, Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, said that the designation of the Egyptian, Jordanian, and Lebanese chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as FTOs and SDGTs is a step towards “President Trump’s commitment to eliminate the capabilities and operations of Muslim Brotherhood chapters that pose a threat to the United States.”
The couple claimed repeated harassment by faculty, dismissal of complaints, and exclusionary food rules affecting South Asian students, arguing that the university’s response exposed the gap between diversity rhetoric and lived experiences of international scholars.
The Sikh community in West London took collective action to rescue a 14-year-old girl allegedly held and sexually exploited by a grooming gang. After concerns regarding a delayed police response, over 200 people gathered outside a flat until the girl was freed. The incident has renewed urgent calls for better protection of minors and stronger action against organized exploitation.
Articles cited Pakistan’s 2025 conflict with India, framed weapons as combat-proven economic lifelines, downplayed ethical risks of arming conflict zones, and offered limited independent verification, prompting questions about editorial oversight at a global news agency.