Interior Minister and Narcotics Control Mohsin Naqvi called on the spiritual leader of Christians, Pope Francis at the Vatican City. According to details, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Pope Francis discussed issues of mutual interest in the meeting. During the meeting, Pope Francis appreciated the Pakistan government’s efforts for the reconstruction of churches after the Jaranwala incident. He urged the need for collective efforts to ensure peace in the world. Pope also expressed his concern over the Palestine situation and added he takes briefings from the relief activists, working in the Gaza Strip, daily. Pope Francis thanked Naqvi for inviting him to visit Pakistan. “I will try to visit Pakistan”. During the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi also lauded the stance of Pope Francis on the Palestine issue.

The minister also briefed Pope Francis on the sacrifices of the Pakistani nation and Armed Forces in the war against terror. Earlier, at his arrival at Vatican City, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi was accorded a warm welcome. On Sunday, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi directed to issue urgent passports to overseas Pakistanis within seven days. He was speaking during his visit to Passport and NADRA centers in London. Mohsin Naqvi said normal passport will be issued within 30 days and this policy will be applicable to all Pakistani missions abroad. He took notice of delay in issuance of passports to overseas Pakistanis, as normal passports were being issued in approximately four months while urgent in one and a half month.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan