Interior Minister Rehman Malik.—File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik on Wednesday said Mansoor Ijaz has not yet applied for a visa; however Pakistani embassies have been directed to issue visa to Ijaz immediately after he applies for it.

Speaking to the media outside the Parliament House, Malik said that news stories regarding the issuance of visa to Ijaz were baseless. He further said that Ijaz should come to Pakistan so that the rumours could come to an end.

Responding to a question, he said that Ijaz should apply for a visa from his city of residence Washington as according to rules visa should be applied from where one resides.

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