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It was decided to reverse the policy decision with immediate effect and to withdraw the circular of 5 June 2024,\u201d according to a press release.<br \/>\nThe meeting was attended by the foreign secretary, interior secretary, Director General of Immigration and Passports (IMPASS) and senior officers of the foreign ministry. The meeting also discussed the issues relating to delays in the issuance of passports to Pakistanis living abroad.<br \/>\nThe interior secretary and Director General of IMPASS briefed the deputy prime minister about the ongoing efforts to streamline the process. It was decided that the Ministry of Interior and IMPASS will take immediate necessary steps to upgrade the infrastructure and equipment within the next 45 days and to accelerate the clearance of the entire backlog relating to the issuance of passports to overseas Pakistanis. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Decision aims to reaffirm government\u2019s commitment to welfare of its citizens abroad ISLAMABAD Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the matters related to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis wherein it was decided to reverse the policy decision of suspending the issuance of passports to Pakistani 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