ISLAMABAD: On the directives of Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, a state-of-the-art “Cascade Facilitation Center” has been established in the Diplomatic Enclave.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday inaugurated the centre aimed at facilitating diplomats and foreign nationals.

The centre will provide more than 12 services under one roof to the diplomatic community and foreign nationals.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony as the guest, the interior minister said that the facilities of issuance and renewal of driving licence, character certificate, police verification, missing person report, tenant registration, foreigner registration, domestic worker registration, volunteer registration, vehicle verification, FIR copy would be available at this centre.

He highlighted that in line with the prime minister’s vision, every possible step was being taken to ensure the convenience and security of diplomatic community and foreign nationals.

He said that this centre reflects the government’s commitment to provide security and services to diplomats and foreign nationals.

Interior minister further said that beautification of the Diplomatic Enclave and the entire capital was one of the priority areas of his ministry.

He added that the establishment of the service center will strengthen ties and cooperation between law enforcement agencies and the diplomats.

He also mentioned that over 1,500 police and FC personnel, along with 20 police vehicles were deployed for the security of the Diplomatic Enclave.

On the occasion, the interior minister also visited the facilitation centre along with diplomats and inspected various counters and reviewed the facilities.

IG Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi gave a briefing regarding the facilities being provided at the centre. Diplomats and foreign nationals attending the ceremony thanked Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi for establishing this facilitation center in the Diplomatic Enclave.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of foreign diplomats. Federal Secretary Interior Khurram Ali Agha, IG Islamabad Police Ali Nasir Rizvi, DC Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon, and senior officials of Islamabad police.

Published in Dawn, November 9th, 2024