With the cooperation of Saudi Arabia, those who forge passports & documents can be caught in Pakistan: Mohsin Naqvi

RIYADH, Dec 18 (SABAH): Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi paid a detailed visit to King Fahd Security College, Saudi Arabia. Director General King Fahd Security College Major General Dr. Ali Al-Daij welcomed Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on his arrival. Mohsin Naqvi visited various departments of King Fahd Security College and appreciated the modern standards of higher education. He praised the college’s master’s program and described it as compatible with the requirements of the new era. He appreciated the 5-year strategic plan of the College and the efforts of the college’s Director General.

Mohsin Naqvi also had a meeting with the Director General King Fahd Security College Dr. Ali Al-Daij. During the meeting, the exchange program for the study tours and training of graduates of both countries were discussed. Mohsin Naqvi invited the master’s degree graduates of King Fahd Security College to visit Pakistan on study tours under the exchange program. It was also proposed to conduct short-term training courses for Pakistani graduates at King Fahd Security College. Interior Minister said that King Fahd Security College is undoubtedly a state-of-the-art institution, which is remarkable example of Saudi Leadership’s innovative and futuristic vision. He also visited the Forensic Science Institute established in the college. He was given a detailed briefing regarding the activities of King Fahd Security College. During the briefing, it was informed that King Fahd Security College offers master’s degrees in artificial intelligence, leadership management and security applications. The college also provides security scholarships to international universities.

Meanwhile Mohsin Naqvi made a detailed visit to the Directorate of Passports of Saudi Arabia. Acting Director General of the Saudi Directorate of Passports, Major General Dr. Saleh Al- Murabaa welcomed Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on his arrival. Interior Minister visited various departments of the Directorate of Passports and also reviewed the call center. He appreciated the establishment of a modern call center in the Directorate of Passports. He also reviewed the advanced technology in the Directorate of Passports and praised the modern passport system.

Mohsin Naqvi also held a meeting with the Acting Director General of the Directorate of Passports Major General Dr. Saleh Al- Murabaa. During the meeting, effective measures to simplify the system from receipt to issuance of passports and prevention of forgery were discussed. Moreover, E-Gates were also discussed in detail. Mohsin Naqvi stated that the assistance of the Saudi Directorate of Passports can prove beneficial in making the passport system in Pakistan simpler and more foolproof. He further said that mutual cooperation will facilitate the people and will save them from fraudulent practices. He said that a call center will also be established in Pakistan on the model of the call center of the Saudi Directorate of Passports. He added that with the cooperation of Saudi Arabia, those who forge passports and documents can be caught in Pakistan. It should be noted that 3700 Pakistanis who went to Saudi Arabia on fake passports and documents were caught by the Saudi authorities at their airports.