Racism - blatant racisim ! Any way it's their loss RACISM , blatantly exhibited. I bet it wouldn't have happened to an American or Canadian . Anyway it's their loss I can say that this happens to all Pakistanis and quote horrific examples . Even now to get a visa to travel for conferences e.t.c Canada , china , and a number of other countries want police clearance certificate , which by the way means 10,000 rupees in bribes , each visa . For some one who hasn't even had a traffic violation I feel that it's a crime in itself

What about other South Asian Countries? India , BanglaDesh, Nepal? I know Srilankans gets Kuwait visa

I find it strange the number of comments on here about how Pakistan is to blame for a blanket refusal of visas by Kuwait. The Persian Gulf Arabs are amongst the most racist people in the world and they view Pakistanis with the most contemptuous of eyes. However, much of our population believes that kissing up to Arabs will earn them a place in heaven. The government flaunts this same attitude and will not address this issue. We fight the Arab's battle for them, we protect their terrorists in our country; they take joy in this proxy war while sitting in the safety of their homes in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. Perhaps it's time to re-think this attitude of alliance with Arabs who only really see us a client people anyways.

Kuwait has banned all types of visas for Pakistanis since long time. Pakistani Embassy in Kuwait including Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not put their effort to lift this ban. Due to this visa ban, alot of Pakistanis are suffering. This is total negligence of our Pakistani Government. Pakistanis have been contributing in building Kuwait and there is not even a single incident where any Pakistani was involved in activity against Kuwait. Government of Pakistan should approach to the highest authority of Kuwait to lift this ban.

Thansks to the leadership who mostly have dual nationalities. This 'who cares' attitute is really shameful. Even when the visa were allowed, we only were asked to submit attested copies of the education qualifications to process the business visa. This was really embarrasing.

I think the Government has to get a reply from Kawaiti government. Its very sweeping measure, there are other ways to scruitinise.

I work as an IT Consultant too delivering IT Security trainings based in Dubai and the exact same thing happened to me about a year ago. I was totally shocked and embarrassed as well, the worst part is how they executed it; they kept me waiting there for about 2 hours and then told me that you will not get a visa, I asked them why, they did not reply, then a guy from immigration dept took me over to the Airport police who handed me over to the Kuwait Airline to put me on a plane to go back to Dubai, to make sure that I don't run away. It was one of the most unpleasant experiences I ever had to go through at the airport even though I traveled to so many countries without this level of humiliation, since I was 2 years old when I left Pakistan with my parents. But recently its been getting worse since our country along with its passport has lost all the remaining respect too. Only people who would be able to relate with our issue would be expats like us living out of country for sometime. People in Pakistan are living in ignorance.

The reputation of Pakistan is so great that even a Muslim country think twice to grant visas to us. Like the sheep in Karachi port quarantined, the people are also getting the same treatment.

Dear Nabeel, This the situation for the last many years for Pakistanis for visit or employment visas. Unfortunately our embassy and govt. officials are not doing anything about it. I was not allowed to enter and was sent back from Kuwait airport. If the Kuwaits are not interested in learning or gaining knowledge from us, sorry the loss in their's. SJH.

Our so called friendly nation like KUWAIT DOES NOT GIVE visas to pakistanis why? Maybe because they think that we are a risk to their national security.

The wrong we did (All South Asians) was selling ourselves as 'slaves' to all GCC countries and worldwide. Until you respect yourself and your own people no one else will.

Due to this ban, lots of families are suffering. People are getting married and there wives are waiting for visas. I do not understand why they become so strick as they are also Muslim country. I request Kuwaiti government, think over their visa policies for Pakistanis. Thanks

Thank your government, your military, and their jihadis.

Pakistan does carry an image of a "double dealing" nation thruout the world. Even the muslin countries are starting to recognize it.

it may be that i would not right but in my opinion it is the total failure of pakistani embassy there in quite

sorry ..you want to have your cake and eat it too?..target westerners and hate them and want to go their home as well???...not happening

Even ma son had born in kuwait last year Aug in Kuwait but due to some really serious problem in Pakistan we left Kuwait withou his AKAMA assuming tht we both are working in Kuwait we have his Kuwait born Birth Certificate we can gt his visa on humanity ground we left him in Pak with ma parents we came bak since thn we r trying to gt his visa bt by seeing our Nationality no body answer as well.I have gone all the way to gt lamina frm a minister bt he rejected in this time we visited PAKISTAN aswell.Well no hope for visas we have decided to go bak by this year end.

No use. No one will listen. Kuwait has its own proirity so its OK if they so desire.

Sheer Arrogance, anyway Thanks to America as well

Dear all! we know very well about our govts what are they doing since Pakistan creation, how much all were/are sincere with their AWAM. if our policy makers were sincere and had forsighted so we had not need to go any where for job. Allah has given alot to this country but unfortunately our Godfathers policies finshed all . so we have only choice to look another side. all want their self respected but due to families their future we need to go abroad. due to very bad image of pakistanis all over the world. it is very hard for us to get any better job. so, like me if any one gets job in Kuwiat. he is waiting, looking.praying and requesting to Kuwait govt to please open visas for families bcoz we have no more choice,

All these countries get a respectable entry except for us and no one is to blame but ourselves for this.

Please don't club your problem with all of south asia. I travelled on my Indian passport and I got a visa just fine. It is your reputation that nobody likes. Better safe than sorry!

Did we reciprocate the action by Kuwait? Most probably not - I am sure we are still buttering them up and I am sure Kuwaitis will be flying into Pakistan during the hunting season to kill our endangered birds. Shame on concerned Pakistani authorities.

Please do not use the South Asian tag. India being 80% of South Asia, its unwise to be used by Pakistan, who curiously use it to escape from discrimination. Indians usually dont have a problem getting visas to any country, FYI. So, its not South Asia, but only Pakistan. Indian Muslims do face some problems in getting visas to the West, but they know who to blame for that, don't they?

My 5 months old son is a US citizen and I hold Pakistani passport.When visiting UK,Germany,UAE,Bhahrain and Oman I experienced extreme discrimination between myself and my son. I was always checked again and again while my son was travelling with me visa free.

Kuwaitis think of themselves only they are selfish and disrespectful people. I also need visa waiting since 3 years.

During Iraq Kuwait war,our government sided Kuwait and public sided Iraq.Government had to side Kuwait being USA sponsered.After war,Kuwait did not like our public responce and since then they have isolated Pakistan.Blame the government for not bringing things back to normal,nor they have the capacity to do so.

When will you learn that being a Muslim does not automatically guarantee you a visa to a Muslim country? The world has in the last few centuries moved to nation states concept. So each country has to consider it's interests and not that of Ummah. Pakistanis are looked down upon in many Middle-East countries due to shortcuts adopted by them, why loses them trust.

This should be an eye opener for people who want Pakistan to stand for the gulf monarchies

I hope there is a similar ban on Kuwaitis entering Pakistan

Very true..

Very true Sir. It's sad and unfortunate that the doors will be wide open to them during hunting season.

Pakistan stood with Kuwaitis in 1990 war. India was the only country to recognize Kuwait as 19th province of Iraq yet they are treated well. Pakistan should sent Kuwaitis embassy staff back to their country and call its embassy staff from there. Just break the relationship with them completely. A donkey could have billion of dollars but would not wise choices. This is a country smaller than Karachi.

And the Kuwait Counsel in Karachi has blocked 3 roads illegally ! Where government and people are corrupt all will mistreat you.

Shameful nation, the foreign minister can only talk and the government is a dead horse. Respect has to be earned !