Karachi, June 27 -- The US consulates in Karachi and Lahore have mandated that all F, M, and J nonimmigrant visa applicants make their social media accounts public as part of enhanced vetting measures, ARY News reported.

This directive aligns with a similar policy recently enacted by the US Embassy in Delhi.

An internal US State Department cable, dated June 18, instructs consular officers to screen visa applicants more thoroughly to detect any individuals with hostile views toward the United States or its institutions.

The move is part of President Donald Trump's broader strategy to tighten immigration screening, according to official statements.

ARY News further reported that the consulates announced on Instagram that applicants must...