Trump to impose travel ban on 41 countries including Pakistan; India on the list?

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration is considering imposing a travel ban on citizens of 41 countries, considering security concerns. The 41 countries will be divided into three groups. The first group, which includes ten countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Cuba and North Korea, will face a complete visa suspension.

The second group, which includes five countries such as Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar and South Sudan, will face a partial suspension. The ban will severely affect tourist visas, student visas and immigrant visas. The third group, which includes 26 countries including Pakistan and Bhutan, will also be considered for a partial suspension of US visas. If these countries do not resolve their shortcomings within 60 days, they will face the ban. Menwhile, it is reported that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and others have not yet approved the list.

Fortunately, India is not on the list. This is likely because it does not fall into the categories of concern outlined in the policy, such as inadequate vetting processes or perceived national security risks. Unlike countries on the list, India has consistently demonstrated its commitment to addressing security concerns and fostering bilateral cooperation.

During his first term, Trump imposed a travel ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries. This move, which faced much criticism, was upheld by the Supreme Court in 2018. On January 20, Trump issued an order to strengthen the security checks of foreigners seeking entry into the US, considering national security threats. Trump also asked his cabinet members to provide a list of countries that should be subject to a travel ban.