Pakistan, June 6 -- In a significant setback for thousands of Afghan nationals awaiting resettlement in the United States from Pakistan, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation reinstating a travel ban on citizens from 12 countries, including Afghanistan.

The banned countries are Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. Trump cited concerns over "foreign terrorists" and security threats as the justification for the ban. Additionally, entry from seven other countries-including Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan, and Venezuela-will face partial restrictions.

Effective June 9, 2025, the ban does not affect visas issued before this date but halts ne...