Nisar directs NADRA to verify AD’s citizenship

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  • An Afghan citizen allegedly appointed at Immigration and Passports Directorate

 

Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday took notice of alleged appointment of an Afghan citizen as the assistant director in the Directorate of Immigration and Passports.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior Affairs said that the minister has taken notice on the issue in response to media reports, saying the appointment was made through proposed procedure of the Federal Public Service.

In the appointment process, the relevant department or the Interior Ministry had no role, he clarified. The minister has directed the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to verify the related documents of the person and also confirm his citizenship status.