Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department has announced the identification of a network in Karachi involved in producing fake Pakistani passports for foreign nationals, particularly Afghans. Following a targeted operation, authorities arrested two Pakistani citizens and two Afghan nationals. Officials stated that documents related to more than 47 foreign nationals were seized during searches. Preliminary investigations indicate the network had links with Afghanistan, but further inquiries are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the case. In a separate incident in Sindh province, two Afghan nationals were arrested for attempting to obtain fake passports. Reports reveal that these individuals used a local family’s identity to successfully obtain Pakistani electronic ID cards. Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department described the operation as a significant step towards curbing the illegal use of identity documents and exposing an organized network. The agency affirmed that efforts to identify and apprehend other possible members of the network continue, reigniting debates regarding passport issuance procedures and oversight of identity documents in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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