Is Pakistan on latest list of 41 countries being considered for US travel ban?

NEW YORK – President Donald Trump-led administration is considering new travel restrictions on more than 40 countries as part of its ongoing immigration crackdown launched soon after he assumed the charge for second term.

International media reports there are 41 countries in the memo and they have been divided into three groups.

A US official speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters there could be changes on the list and that it was yet to be approved by the administration.

Reports said the first group comprises ten countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Syria, Cuba and North Korea, adding that they would face a full visa suspension.

Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Myanmar and South Sudan are in the second group that they would face partial suspensions.

Is Pakistan on the US Travel Ban List?

The third group comprises 26 countries, including Pakistan and Belarus, are being considered for a partial suspension of US visa issuance if their governments do not address the deficiencies within 60 days.