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Pakistani passport holders denied Georgia entry at Tbilisi airport

A couple holding Pakistani passports was refused entry to Georgia while waiting for a flight from Tbilisi International Airport.

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Travel plans disrupted by border decision

The couple had booked a seven-night trip and reserved a hotel in the country. They carried complete documents and held tickets for their journey. An official at the airport announced that Georgia decided not to grant them entry.

Documents seized before departure

Immigration officers took both passports from the travelers while they waited for their next flight. The couple was sent back on a subsequent flight without further explanation. Their mobile phones were also confiscated during the process.

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