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Just to update, I've finally received the passport back today with the visa. It took a total of 24 ½ weeks for the process to be completed.

Yes, I have sent emails both to VFS and Abu Dhabi and both just sent their generic messages. I really cannot understand why they would need so much time for this but I (in my own opinion) had applied early so that I would have no trouble travelling during the summer but I had no idea it would...

It's been 19 weeks now and still nothing, I had to cancel my travel plans already.

14 weeks gone and nothing, received the same generic email that others have mentioned.

Still nothing yet

Hi I didn't apply from Karachi but all applications from Pakistan go to Abu Dhabi for processing, the latest I heard was that it takes 8 to 12 weeks for processing.

Still no news

Yes, it's quite disappointing.

They are saying 8 to 12 weeks now, I just spoke with them today. My application has been under process for 2 months now.

Hi, Just to update this thread, I applied from the VFS in Lahore in December and its now been 2 months since I applied but still nothing received yet. I just contacted the VFS today and they advised me that the normal working takes from 8 to 12 weeks (but could be longer).