ISLAMABAD – The Canadian government has decided to move the visa processing centre back to its high commission in Islamabad from Abu Dhabi, in what is said to be an amazing achievement on the diplomatic front for the South Asian country.

Relocation of the visa office will enable Canadian immigration officials to confirm the credentials of applications within Pakistan.

Reports in local media quoting Pakistani-origin members of the Canadian Parliament confirmed the development as Ottawa reportedly spared a considerable amount to finance the shifting of the visa office, as done by other Western states in light of the enhanced security situation in Pakistan.

Pakistan earlier contact Canada to review its decision of moving its visa centre due to facilitate applicants suffering due to the shifting of the office.

In the previous government led by PTI(Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf), Pakistan’s former high commissioner to Canada also pushed the Canadian government to relocate the visa processing centre. Canada is extremely Important market for Pakistan & better ties aimed at serving the interests of both countries.