QUETTA: FIA Balochistan Zone unveils a massive scandal of the issuance of fake passports.
According to the details, Three NADRA officers have been held over the issuance of fake passports to the Afghan nationals.
According to the FIA officials, the Afghan Embassy returned over 12000 passports to the Pakistani officials in Saudi Arabia.
On the investigation, the particulars of over 7000 passports were found tempered and fabricated.
The FIA Balochistan Zone has arrested the Assistant director of NADRA Ali Ahmed along with two other NADRA officials.
According to the sources, that crime committed by Ahmed Ali and his companions is baed on carrying out corrupt practice raising law-and-order and security concerns for Balochistan by issuing the fake passports.
The further investigations have been started and some stunning disclosures are expected.
The issue of fake passport issuance in Balochistan has remained a serious national security and governance challenge in recent years.
Investigations have revealed that in some cases, forged identity documents and illegally obtained records were used to acquire Pakistani passports.
Since passport issuance is closely linked with the national identity database, the role of NADRA (National Database and Registration Authority) has come under scrutiny during several investigations.
Fake passports are often obtained through fraudulent identity cards, manipulation of biometric data, or illegal facilitation by corrupt officials and middlemen.
These fake documents have reportedly been used for illegal migration, human trafficking, financial crimes, and in some cases, activities linked to terrorism and organized crime.
Due to Balochistan’s sensitive border regions and migration routes, the misuse of identity documents poses serious risks to both national and international security.
The government of Pakistan has taken action against those involved in these networks by conducting inquiries, suspending officials, and strengthening monitoring systems within NADRA and passport offices.
Biometric verification processes have been upgraded, and stricter scrutiny has been introduced for identity verification, especially in border districts.
Despite these measures, experts stress that stronger accountability, improved digital security, and public awareness are essential to fully eliminate the fake passport menace.
Ensuring transparent procedures and eliminating corruption at every level remain key to protecting Pakistan’s identity system and international credibility.
