The Federal Minister, Chaudhry Salik Hussain, realized the alleged blockade of Passports of the Pakistani abroad and has formally written the Ministry of Interior in search of an investigation.
The problem was raised by the Pakistan France business forum, whose leaders urged the government to take measures. Hussain described the “highly sensitive” matter and emphasized that expatriates should not face undue difficulties.
The minister declared that Pakistani’s abuse abroad would not be tolerated and announced that facilitation desks in airports would be established to help them.
A letter from the forum leaders, including Ibrahim Dar, Zahoor Iqbal and Aslam Chaudhry, claimed that thousands of expatriates have blocked their passports, and airport staff demanded bribes of up to RS500,000.
The authorities have promised rapid action to investigate and solve the problem.
Previously, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has addressed the Ministry of Pakistani abroad and the development of human resources to restore the green channel initiative to facilitate Pakistani abroad.
He also announced the formation of a committee to recognize the distinguished members of the diaspora who contribute to national development.
Speaking at the Convention of the Global Pakistanis Foundation abroad, the prime minister recognized the contributions of the Pakistani diaspora and assured them of the government’s commitment to address their concerns.
