Interior minister orders to cancel 2,000 illegal passports
Interior Minister Chauhdry Nisar Ali Khan has directed authorities concerned to take action against unscrupulous elements in the Islamabad Police, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the Revenue Department.
The minister issued the order during a meeting with higher officials from various government agencies and police in Islamabad, according to an official release on Saturday.
During the meeting, the Director General Immigration and Passports briefed Nisar on the performance and initiatives launched by his directorate.
Chauhdry Nisar Ali Khan categorically stated that blue passports will be issued to entitled persons only, and there will be no relaxation of rules in this regard.
The DG further remarked that a computerised check has been placed on the process of issuing blue passports to prevent its misuse in the future.
The minister said that action be taken after identifying corrupt elements in the FIA, police and other departments.
Nisar told the local administration to remove corrupt officials from the Revenue Department.
He directed the FIA to expedite action against those involved in human trafficking.
