A total of 111 Pakistani nationals are currently residing in Pune, with 91 holding five-year long-term visas and 20 on short-term 90-day visitor permits, according to the Foreigners’ Registration Office (FRO) of Pune Police. These individuals are primarily in the city for medical treatment or to visit family members.
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 tourists, including Indian nationals, the Union government took stringent measures to curb cross-border threats. One such measure includes closing the Attari-Wagah border and instructing all Pakistani nationals residing in India to return to their home country by April 27, 2025.
Pune district officials have confirmed that three Pakistani nationals have already left India, while the remaining have been informed about the mandatory deadline to exit the country. Those on medical visas have been granted a slight extension until April 29 to facilitate their departure.
The FRO has reiterated that all foreign nationals must register with the local police commissionerate or Superintendent of Police upon arrival and report any inter-city travel. Regular checks are conducted to ensure that these individuals reside at their registered addresses and adhere to the stated purpose of their visit.
Of the 111 Pakistani nationals in Pune, 35 are men and 56 are women on long-term visas, while the remaining 20 hold short-term visitor permits. The government’s directive to revoke all valid visas of Pakistani citizens from April 27 is part of a broader diplomatic response to the terror attack, which also includes suspending the Indus Waters Treaty and other punitive measures against Pakistan.
Authorities are closely monitoring compliance with the return order and have urged Pakistani nationals to cooperate fully to avoid legal consequences. The move reflects India’s intensified focus on national security following the Pahalgam incident and aims to prevent any potential security risks associated with foreign nationals from Pakistan residing in sensitive areas.
