Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said new requirements for obtaining passports will serve as a deterrent against beggary and illegal immigration.

Chairing a meeting during his visit to the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Islamabad today, he directed to complete all legal formalities regarding the new requirements on priority basis.

He further said 100 percent implementation should be ensured on the directive to block the passports of deported persons. He also inspected the newly installed six Machine Readable Passport and two E-passport machines.

The Interior Minister also met with the German team visiting Pakistan for the installation of the machines. He said that the new machines will enhance the printing capacity of the passport office which will further expedite the issuance of passports for the public.

Director General Passport Mustafa Jamal Qazi gave a detailed briefed that a mobile app will soon be launched for the convenience of citizens.

Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry was also present on the occasion.