Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed law enforcement agencies to initiate a stringent crackdown on visa agents engaged in illicit activities, warning of severe consequences for those who defraud unsuspecting citizens with false promises of overseas employment.

The directive was issued today during an unscheduled inspection at Islamabad International Airport, where the minister addressed the growing problem of fraudulent travel schemes.

Naqvi condemned what he described as an “agent mafia,” stating that these unscrupulous individuals, motivated by greed, are jeopardizing the futures of innocent people and causing significant damage to the country”s international standing.

The Interior Minister also highlighted that individuals attempting to travel abroad using counterfeit documents or other illegal means are contributing to the tarnishing of the nation”s reputation.

He emphatically declared that this situation would not be permitted to persist and would be stopped at any cost.

In a move to ensure fairness for legitimate travelers, the minister also issued clear instructions that any passenger possessing all the required legal documents must not face any hindrance or be prevented from traveling.