Key Takeaways
- Federal Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar chaired a meeting to expedite passport verification for expatriates.
- Officials from various ministries and departments were present to discuss the process.
- Tarar proposed an integrated electronic system and a one-window verification portal.
Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has directed authorities to accelerate the verification of passports and other essential documents for overseas Pakistanis. The directive came during a meeting of the Committee on Passport Rules held on Wednesday.
Attended by officials from the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Passport Department, the meeting aimed to streamline the process for expatriates. Tarar highlighted the importance of overseas Pakistanis as a national asset and emphasized the need to improve existing procedures to facilitate their access to services.
Tarar instructed the relevant institutions to develop an integrated system for timely verification of travel documents and other important records. He also asked officials to make the verification process simpler and quicker through an electronic system at the Ministry of Interior. The minister further ordered that human interaction in the verification process should be reduced as much as possible.
To further facilitate overseas Pakistanis, Tarar proposed a one-window verification portal. He directed the authorities to prepare proposals for amendments to rules and regulations. The next meeting will see the presentation of a clear plan and procedure by the relevant institutions.
The minister’s directive underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the experience of overseas Pakistanis. By streamlining the verification process, the government aims to provide easier access to services and improve the overall experience for expatriates.
Tarar’s actions reflect a broader effort to modernize and digitize government services, making them more accessible and efficient for those living abroad. The proposed measures are expected to significantly reduce the time and effort required for document verification, benefiting thousands of overseas Pakistanis.
