India, Nov. 8 -- Islamabad signals visa consideration, but Indian government clearance remains essential for travel.

Pakistan has indicated its willingness to consider a visa application from Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his proposed visit to Lahore to attend the World Punjabi Conference on November 27.

Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said on Friday that Islamabad would examine Mann's visa request if the AAP leader intended to travel to Pakistan. He, however, pointed out that securing clearance from the Indian government would be an independent requirement for the proposed visit.

Mann had disclosed on October 23 that he had been invited to the conference in Lahore. While expressing uncertainty over th...