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ISLAMABAD: Three ‘blue books’ containing secret information about important people (VVIPs and VIPs) and diplomats are missing from the Ministry of Interior.

Reliable sources said on Wednesday the ministry had recently delivered 1,250 ‘blue books’ to the departments concerned, but their delivery record and three books were missing. It is suspected that the books have been stolen.

The sources said the issue was being considered as a major security lapse.

Officials concerned informed their seniors who issued directives that the matter be investigated and the missing books traced.

The ‘blue book’ also contains details of sensitive installations. It carries matters relating to protocol and steps to be taken in the event of a disaster or an emergency.

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