Naqvi directs measures to expedite immigration process at Lahore airport
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Sunday paid a surprise visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport and reviewed the immigration process and facilities for passengers. During the visit, the minister inspected immigration counters and asked staff about the procedures and issues faced by passengers. He also spoke to passengers about the time taken for immigration clearance. Passengers told the…
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi conducted an unexpected visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport on Sunday to evaluate the immigration process and passenger facilities. During his visit, Naqvi toured the immigration counters, inquiring with staff about procedures and passenger concerns. He engaged in dialogue with travelers regarding the duration of immigration clearance, which they reported to be approximately 30 minutes, urging further enhancements to the system.
Sensing the passengers' discontent, Naqvi instructed officials to accelerate the immigration process and maintain all counters in operation to prevent unwarranted delays.
One passenger also lodged a complaint about an agent reportedly demanding money. In response, the minister took note of the complaint, forwarded it to the Federal Investigation Agency's Director, and directed that the agent be apprehended. Naqvi clarified that passengers with incomplete travel documents would be denied boarding, while those with complete documentation would not be impeded from traveling.
He noted that advancements in technology had facilitated the immigration process, while simultaneously emphasizing that stringent action would be taken against individuals attempting to enter the country with fraudulent documents.
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