Summary Nisar says re-verification process of ID cards needs to be carried out in a friendly environment
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has directed the National Database and Registrations Authority (NADRA) to come-up with a strategy to verify the 180 million identification cards and passports in the country within the next 48 hours, reported Dunya News.
Nisar led a crucial meeting held at NADRA headquarters on Wednesday. He directed that the IDs and passports obtained by the foreigners in the country through illegal means be cancelled immediately.
Interior Minister said that the world has been given the message after the US drone strike in Afghanistan that anyone can use a Pakistani ID and passport rather easily, adding that this is against our national interest and security.
Nisar further stated that the world should know that no one can get their hands on documents related to Pakistani identification after paying an insignificant amount. He ordered the authorities that it needs to be ensured that no foreigner should be illegaly using a Pakistani identification card.
He stated that the citizens should not undergo much hardships during the re-verification process and that the entire procedure should be carried out in a friendly environment. Nisar said that security agencies should cooperate with NADRA in future for the nullification and verification procedure of the identification cards held by foreigners.
