LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, along with Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, visited Allama Iqbal International Airport on Friday to review immigration procedures for passengers travelling abroad.
During the visit, Mohsin Naqvi and Talal Chaudhry inspected immigration counters and closely observed the ongoing process. The interior minister interacted with passengers and inquired about their experience at immigration, receiving feedback on the efficiency of the system.
Mohsin Naqvi appreciated the performance of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) officials at the immigration counters, commending them for their efficiency and encouraging them to continue maintaining high standards of service.
During the visit, a passenger complained that boarding had been stopped due to a delay in immigration clearance. Taking immediate notice, the interior minister directed the concerned authorities to facilitate the boarding of the passenger travelling to Kuwait.
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Passengers present at the airport said that the immigration process was being completed within minutes, expressing satisfaction over the improved arrangements.
Speaking on the occasion, Mohsin Naqvi said that Pakistan’s dignity and the convenience of passengers were the government’s top priorities. He reiterated that no passenger would be stopped from travelling abroad without valid reasons.
However, the interior minister made it clear that professional beggars and individuals with incomplete or suspicious travel documents would not be allowed to travel abroad. “Those who bring disrepute to Pakistan deserve to be behind bars,” he said.
Regional Director FIA Lahore Ali Zia and Deputy Director Airport Owais were also present during the visit.
