Pakistan, Feb. 22 -- Federal ombudsman takes strict notice of delay in issuance of passports

Wafaqi Mohtasib teams to inspect passport offices in Islamabad, Lahore and other cities

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) Expressing his deep concern over the persistent complaints of irregularities, malpractices, inordinate delays, and unsatisfactory facilities at the Passport Offices for the general public, the Wafaqi Mohtasib, Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has directed immediate inspection at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar and other major cities.

He directed to look into these complaints and suggested urgent remedial measures.

It may be recalled that taking suo moto notice of a large number of complaints against the delay in the issuance of passports...