Pakistan says it is willing to consider granting a visa to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for a planned trip to Lahore to attend the World Punjabi Conference on November 27. Islamabad’s response follows Mann’s public question about whether he would be allowed to travel after saying he received an invitation and expressing interest in cross-border cultural engagement.
Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson says the visa consideration would depend on Mann’s wishes, while permission from the Indian government for the Aam Aadmi Party leader to travel would be a separate matter. Mann has also said he wants the Punjab Legislative Assembly members to visit Kartarpur Sahib, if conditions allow.
Across coverage, outlets focus on Pakistan’s “if he wishes” language and the uncertainty Mann faces. Some emphasise Mann’s invitation and his expressed intent to attend the Lahore conference, while others highlight the broader point that travel permissions could involve both governments. Coverage largely aligns on the dates and the stated positions from both sides, with minor differences in the amount of background provided about Mann’s broader travel wishes.
