British High Commision Islamabad shutdown

[batleykhan]

It looks as though the BHC in Islamabad has been shut down according due to security threat and the bomb blast last weekat the Marriot Hotel.

So all those folks who have been anxiously waiting for news, looks as though they might have to wait a lot more longer to hear the outcome of their case

Here is an extract from the UK's FCO site posted today

Pakistan: closure of visa application centres (22/09/2008)

The UK visa application centres in Pakistan are currently closed, pending an urgent review of security following the attack on the Marriott hotel in Islamabad.

The British High Commission will post information on the consequences for those who have already submitted applications and who are waiting for the return of their passports on both the commercial partner, Gerry's and the British High Commission website, as soon as possible.

[vinny]

Our Visa Application Centres are currently closed, pending an urgent review of security following the attack on the Marriott hotel.

The BHC will post information on the consequences for those who have already submitted applications and who are waiting for the return of their passports on both this website and the BHC website, www.ukinpakistan.fco.gov.uk as soon as possible.

The visa section within the HC continues to operate normally.