Dar initiates review of document attestation in Pakistan — Dawn
In Pakistan, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar ordered the establishment of a commission to review reports of alleged irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The commission consists of three members.
Review of the apostille system
The commission is to examine the document verification procedure at the Foreign Ministry and identify possible cases of abuse or irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system. It was also tasked with analysing the role of courier services involved in this process.
The decision was made after Dar took note of media reports about possible irregularities. This concerns the verification of these claims, rather than established facts of violations, Dawn reports.
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Meeting with Türkiye’s ambassador
Separately, Dar met with Türkiye’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu. The sides discussed bilateral relations and the situation in the region. The Pakistani official called on the relevant agencies of both countries to closely coordinate preparations for the meeting of the Joint Commission and the eighth session of the High-Level Strategic Cooperation Council.
The ambassador informed the deputy prime minister about progress within bilateral cooperation mechanisms following recent high-level contacts. Dar reaffirmed Pakistan’s intention to deepen engagement with Türkiye in priority areas and stressed the need for further coordination between the relevant institutions of the two states. Regarding the regional situation, he stated that dialogue and diplomacy are the only possible path to lasting peace, stability and prosperity in the region.
