ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Minister for Interior Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan Sunday directed to take action against Emirates Airlines for airlifting of an Australian
cricketer Dean Jones to Pakistan without visa.
The minister said all the international airlines should ensure to
follow the concerned laws as Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was also bound to observe these laws while flying to other countries, says a press release.
He rejected the mis-perception that Interior ministry could allow any foreigner to travel Pakistan without having visa documents.
He said everyone who was willing to travel to Pakistan or any international airlines shall obey the state and international travel laws for flying to Pakistan.
“Gone were the days, when the laws were violated, but now, the laws, sovereignty and respect of the country would be upheld, at any cost.”
Meanwhile, the minister also took notice of travelling of a lady from Lahore to Dubai with the passport of her son.
He said the responsible officers of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has been dismissed after an inquiry.
Nisar said it should also be ensured that if the PIA staff show any kind of laxity to check travel documents of any passenger, the FIA officials should not allow the traveller to fly abroad without complete checking of his or her travel documents.
Interior Minister takes notice of airlifting Australian cricketer without visa
AIOU encourages youth to develop community-based projects
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Private educational institutions made education a commercial commodity
By Mudassar Iqbal
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LGS unveils Islamabad United’s logo for PSL
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Dry weather forecast for Karachi
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12th Convocation of Bahria University held at its Karachi Campus
KARACHI, Dec 20 (APP): The Bahria University Karachi held its 12th Convocation on Sunday at its Campus here.
PML-N govt committed to serve people: CM
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Massive foreign investment shows success of Zarb-e-Azab, Karachi operation: LCCI chief
LAHORE, Dec 20 (APP): Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Sheikh Muhammad Arshad on Sunday said inflow of massive foreign investment in the country showed success of opeeration Zarb-e-Azab by Pakistan Army in tribal areas and Rangers’ operation in Karachi.
Second phase of Islamabad Signal-free Corridor Project to be kicked off in January
By Muhammad Atif Noor
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Abolition of signals at I-8 intersection, together with widening of the road from Zero Point to Faizabad have lessen, to some extent, the traffic woes of hundreds of motorists who otherwise were habitual to face traffic jam at this very junction on regular basis.
Law minister congratulates Larkana District Bar Association’s president
ISLAMABAD, Dec 20 (APP): Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Senator Pervaiz Rashid on Sunday congratulated the newly-elected president of Larkana District Bar Association Sarfraz Jatoi.