In a relief for Pakistani nationals staying in India, the Indian government has allowed them to return via the Attari-Wagah border until further orders, but Pakistan is yet to open the border gates. The latest Home Ministry order modifies its previous direction that said the border would be closed on April 30.
“The order has been reviewed and, in partial modification, it is now ordered that Pakistani nationals may be allowed to exit India to go into Pakistan from the Integrated Check Post at Attari till further orders, with due clearance,” the latest order said.
It comes as a breather for scores of those who have been stranded at the border after the deadline ended on April 30. However, sources said that Pakistan was yet to open its border gates to let its nationals in.
