ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has decided to introduce a new policy regarding the issuance of passports to Pakistani citizens, who are seeking asylum in foreign countries.

The federal interior ministry announced that the authority will not issue passports to those seeking asylum on political and any other grounds.

The Directorate of Passport and Immigration has banned the issuance of passports of asylum seekers abroad.

Directorate of Passport and Immigration has issued a letter in this regard.

According to the letter, a ban has been imposed on the issuance of passports to those seeking asylum in foreign countries.

According to the post, passports will not be issued to people seeking asylum in foreign countries. It further said the passports held by such individuals will be revoked and will not be renewed.

It has been said in the letter that Pakistanis who have applied for asylum abroad or who have already received asylum abroad, will not be issued passports.

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According to the letter, this step has been taken in national interest under national security and international commitment.