“Report had come from MOI itself,” a high-up source in FIA revealed when asked how they see the minister’s reaction to the findings. Background discussion with sources in FIA, which is under the control of the interior ministry, revealed that it was surprising to see the minister questioning the government’s prepared report. The official added that chairman NADRA has also agitated the 4m fake CNIC figure in a high-level meeting, saying “it’s incorrect”. Sabir Hussain Kaim Khani while, In Senate, MQM-P’s Senator Faisal Subzwari, drew the attention of the interior ministry regarding the issuance of bogus CNICs in Sindh by NADRA. The MQM lawmakers had said that the issue was extremely troubling for the entire country as the officials of the institution tasked with securing Pakistan’s data were busy making fake CNICs for foreign agencies, banned organizations and terrorist outfits.

Source: The Express Tribune July 19, 2021 05:48 UTC