Ah! I think you were very lucky
This guide "rule," like any political/ bureaucratic rule, is always subject to communication downward to different levels and locations; and interpretation
on the spot/ at the moment.
And, you were traveling with someone (your wife) who already had an official visa, you were obviously a "nice guy"/ no threat to the peace, they didn't want to send you back to 'dangerous' Pakistan, etc.
That's just all speculation.
So glad you were allowed in...and enjoy this wonderful country
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