ISLAMABAD: The government has approved a uniform system for issuing police clearance certifica­tes and international dri­­v­ing permits nationwide, with both services being made fully online through the National Police Bureau.

Interior Minister Moh­sin Naqvi, who visited the National Police Bureau on Tuesday to chair an important meeting, said the new system would facilitate citizens, particularly those traveling abroad.

“Police clearance certificates will now be issu­­ed by the National Police Bureau,” Mr Naqvi said. “The complicated process for police clearance certificates has now been made fast and completely online. Citizens will be able to obtain them from home through the NPB portal.”

The minister also dire­c­t­­ed authorities to formul­a­­te a uniform system for In­­t­­­­­er­national Driving Per­mits.

“The uniform system for police clearance certificates and international driving permits will make it easier for citizens going abroad,” he added.

The interior minister said making the National Police Bureau an “active and dynamic institution” was a government priority.

Earlier, Mr Naqvi ins­pe­cted renovation work at the NPB building. Director General National Police Bureau gave him a detailed briefing on ongoing refo­r­­ms and digital initiatives. The meeting began with tributes to all police personnel who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, on the occasion of Youm-i-Police Shuhada.

Published in Dawn, August 5th, 2026