Dubai – Mubasher: Pakistan will issue visa on arrival for UAE nationals, following new visa reform policy.

The announcement came on the sidelines of Pakistan's Minister of Information Fawad Chaudhry's visit to Dubai.

The Asian country will provide visa on arrival and e-visas as of 31 January, with 175 countries will get e-visas, and 89 will have business visas, Arabian Business reported on Monday.

Moreover, around 50 countries will receive visas on arrival, including Indian-origin UK and US passport holders, the minister added.

The duration of diplomatic and student visas will be extended from one year to three years, and one year to two years, respectively.

Under the new amendments, tour operators, which are approved by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), will be allowed to bring groups of tourists to Pakistan.