Tag: immigrants
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UAE announces renewal of its work visa policies
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) now allows new visas for immigrants to work without an employer-sponsored job. According to foreign media reports, the rules and regulations of residence have also been relaxed under the new visa. For the first time in the country, even minors have been allowed to work part-time. The aim is…
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All Possible Measures Being Taken to Eliminate Illegal Immigration: Ejaz Shah
Ejaz Shah says that all possible measures are being taken to overcome the problem of illegal immigrants.
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Nestled in far-right stronghold, German town opens doors to migrants
Neuruppin, Germany, Sept 27 (AFP/APP):The town of Neuruppin may be nestled in an eastern part of Germany where the far-right AfD party enjoys some of its strongest support. But it is offering to take in refugees again, five years after a huge migrant influx bitterly divided the country. “We have room for 50 to 75…
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Back4good: 8,284 illegally migrated Pakistanis return from Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Jan 19 (APP): Pakistan’s High Commissioner in Malaysia Amna Baloch has said that 8,284 illegally migrated Pakistanis had returned home from Malaysia under a four-month ‘Back4good’ amnesty scheme launched in August last year. The scheme, that expired on December 31, 2019, was aimed at ensuring the voluntary return of illegal immigrants to their respective…
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Special PIA flight to bring back illegal Pakistani immigrants from Malaysia
ISLAMABAD, Dec 31 (APP): On the directives of the Government of Pakistan, a special PIA flight has been arranged to bring Pakistani illegal immigrants from Malaysia on Tuesday. The Government of Malaysia had introduced a Back4good (B4G) Amnesty Scheme to facilitate voluntary repatriation of illegal immigrants to their countries of origin starting on August 1,…
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Libya navy rescues 196 illegal immigrants
TRIPOLI, Oct 21 (XINHUA/APP):Libyan navy on Sunday said it rescued 196 illegal immigrants in two separate operations off the country’s western coast. “A rubber boat with 89 illegal immigrants was rescued nearly 75 miles off the coast of Khoms city (some 120 km east of the capital Tripoli),” the navy’s spokesman Ayob Qassem told Xinhua.…
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Trump to block immigrants unable to pay for healthcare
Washington, Oct 5 (AFP/APP):The US will block the entry of immigrants without health insurance or the ability to pay for medical bills, President Donald Trump revealed Friday. Consular officers will only be allowed to issue visas to prospective immigrants who can prove they “will not impose a substantial burden” on the US health care system,…
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Over 7,000 illegal immigrants rescued by Libya navy
TRIPOLI, Oct 3 (XINHUA/APP):The Libyan Navy on Thursday said, it has rescued 7,036 illegal immigrants this year so far, compared with 12,365 illegal immigrants rescued from Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 last year. In a statement issued later Wednesday, the Navy’s information office said that 11 bodies of illegal immigrants had been recovered off Libyan…
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US judge rejects Trump policy of expanded deportation
Washington, Sept 28 (AFP/APP):A US federal judge has dealt a new blow to President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration efforts, blocking a measure meant to relax the criteria for deporting undocumented migrants. The ruling concerns a policy known as expedited removal under which migrants previously found within 100 miles (160 kilometers) of the border within 14 days…
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Superheroes don’t always wear capes
This report is by Quratulain Ali. Chris Evans, who is famous for his superhero roles, keeps being a hero even when he is not playing the character. The 38 year old actor is greatly opinionated over issues relevant to a common American citizen, and staying loyal to the duty of Captain America, he never shies…