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Nisar takes notice of issuance of immigration to blacklisted US citizen

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Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan has taken notice of issuance of immigration to a blacklisted American citizen Mathew.

Nisar directed the concerned authorities to constitute an inquiry committee headed by Additional Secretary of the Ministry and sought report within 24 hours.

He also directed to constitute a joint investigation team to investigate the matter consisting officers of FIA, IB and ISI.  SP Investigation Captain retired Ilyas will lead the team.

Two FIA personnel deputed on immigration desk at Benazir Bhutto International Airport Islamabad have been arrested and an Assistant Director and other staff suspended.

The Interior Minister also directed to take action against the officials of Pakistani consulate in Hosten, who issued visa to the American citizen.

The Minister also sought report from Deputy Director and immigration Director concerned of FIA.

The American citizen "Mathew" was arrested in the past for spying the nuclear installations and deported from the country with the charge of violation of laws and suspicious activities. -RadioPakistanÂ