The Consulate General of Russia in Karachi has temporarily suspended visa services due to technical reasons.
The consulate shared a message in a social media post, which said: “Due to technical reasons.
The visa section of the Consulate General will not be operational from February 20 to 26.
“We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience,” the message read.
Those intending to apply for visas will be able to submit their applications from February 27, 2025.
A few days ago, Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan Albert P Khorev has said that Russia and Pakistan will focus on cooperation in energy and industry, including the modernisation of the Karachi Steel Mills, agriculture, and transport, in 2025.
Russia stands ready to intensify cooperation with Pakistan on the use of international transport corridors “North-South” and “Belarus-Russia-Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan”, the ambassador said last week.
In this context, the modernisation of the Quetta-Taftan railway line is currently being considered, and increasing maritime cargo transportation also holds promise, he said and added Russia and Pakistan are committed to strengthening peace and stability in Afghanistan and countering terrorist threats emanating from its territory.
“We support Pakistan’s counter-terrorism efforts and reaffirm our focus on strengthening constructive cooperation with Pakistan and Afghanistan,” he said.
