ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Saturday decided to take joint action against fraudulent visa networks under comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs).<\/p>\n
The decision came during a meeting between US Charge de\u2019 Affaires Natalie Baker and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi. According to a handout by the interior ministry, a detailed discussion was held on Pakistan\u2013US relations and increasing cooperation in areas of mutual interest.<\/p>\n
Talks were also held on preventing illegal immigration and the effectiveness of the pre-immigration clearance system, the statement said.<\/p>\n
It added that an agreement was reached on increasing cooperation between law enforcement agencies, with a particular focus on police training.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe meeting decided that joint action will be taken against false and fraudulent visa networks under comprehensive SOPs,\u201d the handout stated.<\/p>\n
Naqvi was quoted as saying that a zero-tolerance policy had been adopted against the \u201cagent mafia\u201d and welcomed cooperation with Washington in this sector.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am personally supervising action against fraudulent visa networks,\u201d he stated. He said security features had been added to passports using modern technology, making the travel document \u201cfoolproof\u201d.<\/p>\n
The interior minister noted that illegal immigration had become a serious issue and acknowledged Washington\u2019s full-scale crackdown against those who enter the US illegally.<\/p>\n
\u201cDue to the government\u2019s effective measures, there has been a 47 per cent drop in illegal immigration,\u201d Naqvi said.<\/p>\n
There will be no leniency for the elements involved in fraudulent documentation networks, he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Baker was quoted as saying that the US attached \u201cspecial importance\u201d its relationship with Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur priorities are aligned and promoting mutual cooperation will further strengthen relations,\u201d she was quoted as saying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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