rescue of two Pakistani citizens +NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday used her 'social media diplomacy' to come to theyet again, assuring them of visas within hours of their requests, even as tensions between the two countries mount. "We are issuing visa for the open heart surgery of your 3 year old daughter in India. I'll be grateful to you Regards," Humayun had written to Swaraj on Friday.Soon after - in a matter of minutes - Swaraj assured medical visa to another Pakistani citizen in need of a liver transplant. We are allowing visa for the liver transplant of your father in India. Swaraj said the rules do not apply to the individual in question, essentially reiterating that PoK "is an integral part of India."
Source: Times of India October 07, 2017 03:37 UTC