Pakistan’s engagement with its overseas citizens has long oscillated between rhetoric and reform. For years, misinformation and informal networks have fueled risky migration patterns, often leading Pakistanis into precarious legal situations abroad. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi’s directive to make the verification process “easy and fast” must translate into measurable timelines, digital tracking systems, and accountability mechanisms. Migration governance today is not merely about exit permissions; it is about sustained bilateral engagement. This meeting represents more than administrative coordination; it reflects a broader recognition that overseas Pakistanis are strategic stakeholders.

Source: The Patriot February 23, 2026 21:45 UTC