Mahmood could hit Pakistan with UK visa ban

Labour could slap Pakistan with visa ban for failing to take back asylum seekers as just 4% were returned last year

The Home Secretary has threatened Pakistan with a UK visa ban as figures show just four per cent of failed Pakistani asylum seekers were returned last year.There were 10,638 asylum claims from Pakistanis last year, double their rate of 2023, and more than other nations such as Eritrea (8,948), Iran (7,419) and Afghanistan (6,462).As one of the most likely groups to have lodged claims for protection in the UK, many entered the country with tempor…

Labour's Shabana Mahmood threatens Pakistan with visa ban

Amid rising tensions, the UK is considering drastic measures against Pakistan over asylum seeker returns. The numbers reveal a complex and pressing issue.

Mahmood could hit Pakistan with UK visa ban

Just 445 failed Pakistani asylum seekers were returned in 2025, as Home Secretary vows to get tough with countries not taking back citizens