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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has
arrested two officials of National Database and Registration
Authority (NADRA) for their alleged involvement in issuance of
fake Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) to foreigners.
As per direction of Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali
Khan, the two official namely Muhammad Kamran and Rao Muhammad Wasim
were apprehended from Karachi and Islamabad.
A statement issued here on Thursday by Ministry of Interior
said, the involvement of both the officials were identified during
an on-going re-verification campaign of CNIC across the country.
It said Muhammad Kamran, a resident of Karachi has been
working in NADRA since 2003 while Rao Muhammad Wasim, hailed from
Rawalpindi has been employed in the Authority since 2004.
The statement quoting Chaudhry Nisar said those who are
involved in providing nationality to foreigners illegally and
putting national security at risk would not be spared and taken to
task.
The Minister directed NADRA to expedite process of taking
action against those involved in making fake CNICs.