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BHC visa section in Islamabad closed after receiving threats
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by hussain | September 4, 2008 at 01:17 pm
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ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission has closed its visa facility with Gerry's FedEx in Islamabad because of security threats earlier in the day.
British High Commission spokeswoman Jennifer Wilkes told Geo Television that the threats were made by unknown people and the offices in sector G-9 have been closed. Wilkes also said the office would be reopened after adequate security is provided.
The Interior Ministry, however, said such threats are normal but additional security would be provided.
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at 15:13 on September 4th, 2008
So we can hope that it 'll open very soon,bz we have sumbit our case at 1st sep...so we are lil bit worry about it..will it efective on our cases
at 15:16 on September 4th, 2008
hussain, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 15:25 on September 4th, 2008
its not a story its a real news.we have comfirm on geo chnel as well
at 15:31 on September 4th, 2008
I didn't say it wasn't real news. You can call something a news story; it doesn't have to be a news article to be real.
at 03:20 on April 16th, 2009
lol calmn down. mate.
at 15:59 on September 4th, 2008
hussain, it seems like your story comes from here.
Can you explain that?
at 00:48 on September 5th, 2008
It is very simple, there are many stories that reach 'there' through me. I mean first I get these stories and then they are posted 'there'.
As far as removal of flag is concerned, it does not matter to me. I try to inform NP readers about something of interest and have to waste my precious time and effort. It means in future, I do not need to do so.
at 22:14 on September 4th, 2008
so wht u think guys,'ll they issue our isa on due dates.'ll it open soon or can b postpone....
at 23:39 on September 4th, 2008
ok it is closed...but the visaas which were currently in proess, has their processing been stopped too?
at 23:39 on September 4th, 2008
ok it is closed...but the visaas which were currently in proess, has their processing been stopped too?
at 23:47 on September 4th, 2008
Its really not a good news because these types of threats may directly effect on applicants waiting their visas. We are already sustaining visa processing delays. I myself heard this news on GEO , when Jennifer was talking to a newscaster. Anyway if it happened then i think Govt should provide them more security, so they can perform their functions timely.
at 06:38 on September 5th, 2008
we are worry about our cases is gerry offices are collecting papers or not can we submit our papers in gerry till to BA open
at 07:14 on September 5th, 2008
hussain, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 21:25 on September 5th, 2008
I personally think that the cases which are already submitted should be dealt with utmost priority as the UK embassy has already taken payments from individuals. It would be a great irresponsibility on part of the UK if the current cases are postponed indefinitely. People who are waiting for their visas should be contacted by the embassy giving them a proper schedule and time period for their application process. Embassy shouldnt put their demands on part of the future of so many people.
Guys dont lose hope. Hopefully everything would turn out fine.
at 10:45 on September 6th, 2008
well my case was submittted earlier......and my application was ready on 1st september...but unfortunately i didnt collect it in time......so now the office is closed and it isnt a good news..hope it opens soon..but i think it dont know what would be the effect on our cases.....
at 00:46 on September 16th, 2008
Are offices in other cities open or are they closed everywhere?
Can applications be handed in other places? and if so does anyone know of offices that are open?
Any news on when Islamabad may open?
at 02:40 on September 16th, 2008
for your attention .
islamabad office is open to lodge visa applications since monday 8 september.
at 03:04 on September 16th, 2008
but what about the bomb threat? I heard that the Gerry fedex office in Islamabad was closed due to a bomb threat and applications couldn't be handed in. Please confirm this for me. thank you
at 21:08 on September 21st, 2008
Hi!
I have submitted my case on the 10 sep, so just little bit worried when will the High Commission open as i have plans of travelling after Eid.
at 21:04 on September 23rd, 2008
I am still waiting to hear from you as I applied on 10sep.I need to know are the caes under process or what????
at 03:23 on September 22nd, 2008
I heard the Gerry fedex office is closed all over Pakistan again because of the Marriott hotel truck-bombing!! Please tell me its not true!!! I had to submit my visa tomorrow!!
at 20:45 on September 22nd, 2008
I submitted my visa application on 19 Sep..... Since then its been 23 working days...So much for the max 15 working day wating period.....u guys can mail a reminder to visqry2.islamabad@fco.gov.uk...hope everything goes well
at 22:50 on September 22nd, 2008
hi rizwan , u said that uv" been waiting since last 23 working days for your reply , dude which visa did u applied for? is it visit visa? "cause i 've also applied for the visit visa on sept9th & was told that i will get back my passport in 10 -15 working days.
at 10:46 on September 23rd, 2008
junaid i submitted application for student visa ....on ukvacpk.com they have mentioned that BHC is working on posting info ASAP....so lets hope for the best.
at 21:21 on September 23rd, 2008
i have submitted my appeal form on 15,august,2008.
i want to know about my case,is it underprocess or what.? plz reply me.
POST REFERENCE #ISLAMABAD/1521864
at 10:05 on October 13th, 2008
Hi everyone! Can anyone tell me when the Islamabad embassy will open?
I have tried every thing, like contacting the embassy and all they say that the Islamabad embassy is open but they don't tell you if the visa section is open or not.
I sended all the documents to the embassy so they can give a visa to my wife. She keeps going to check if the Islamabad embassy is open or not and all she gets is a answer No still close.
The documents will expier this Octobmer. Can anyone tell me a quick way to call my wife here to England and how quick she can get her visa to ENGLAND.
at 08:29 on September 24th, 2008
i have submitted my visa application on 29 Aug 08 . i am waiting for my visa since thn its been almost a month i dont know when will i'll get some reply from BHC . plz i want to know about my case
at 09:12 on September 24th, 2008
Hi!
I have submitted my case on the 10 sep, so just little bit worried when will the High Commission open as i have plans of travelling after Eid.
at 23:07 on September 24th, 2008
Hi
I have submitted my application on 10th of sep, so i am also worried about my application.
at 08:48 on September 25th, 2008
Please note that British embassy is shifting their mission to dubai from islamabad, all passports will be returned without visas and without any refund. Thank you