Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi Visits Saudi Directorate of Passports to Strengthen Passport System Cooperation
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi recently visited the Saudi Directorate of Passports, where he was warmly welcomed by Acting Director General Major General Dr. Saleh Al-Murabaa. During the visit, Minister Naqvi toured various departments, including the advanced call center, and reviewed the cutting-edge technologies utilized in Saudi Arabia’s passport system.
Praising the system’s efficiency, Naqvi commended Saudi Arabia’s integration of advanced technology in passport processing and fraud prevention. The discussions between the two officials focused on improving passport issuance processes and enhancing efforts to combat passport forgery. They also explored the potential implementation of e-gates to bolster security and operational efficiency.
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Minister Naqvi emphasized the opportunity to leverage Saudi expertise to improve Pakistan’s passport system. “The assistance of the Saudi Directorate of Passports can be pivotal in making our system more user-friendly and secure,” Naqvi remarked, highlighting the potential benefits for Pakistan.
In addition, he announced plans to establish a call center in Pakistan modeled after Saudi Arabia’s system to improve service delivery for citizens. Minister Naqvi stressed the importance of collaboration in detecting and preventing passport forgery, stating, “With Saudi Arabia’s support, we can apprehend offenders involved in passport forgery and document tampering within Pakistan itself.”
The visit also brought attention to the recent incident where 3,700 Pakistanis were apprehended at Saudi airports for attempting to travel with tampered passports or fake documents, underscoring the need for stronger preventive measures.
This visit marks an important step toward enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia in modernizing and securing passport systems.
