Policy shift allows Pakistani asylum seekers to get passports

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ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday decided to reverse the policy of suspending the issuance of passports to Pakistani nationals seeking asylum abroad.

A high-level meeting, presided over by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar, discussed matters related to the welfare of overseas Pakistanis.

“The meeting discussed in detail the recent policy decision...