Thursday, May 25, 2006

Pakistan to review policy of issuance of passports to Burma / Islamic Republic News Agency, 23 May 2006

http://www.irna.ir/en/news/view/menu-239/0605234117000906.htm
Pakistan-Burmese Muslims /WRD/
Pakistan will review the policy of issuance of Pakistani Passports to Burmese Muslims resident in Saudi Arabia and a committee will soon submit its recommendations. Restricted validity special passports are issued to Burmese Muslims in pursuance of a 1986 directive of the then President of Pakistan. The policy has been subject to constant review and the issuance of Passports to Burmese Muslims by the Consulate General was in line with the Government policy. An Inter-Ministerial Meeting was expected shortly to formulate specific recommendations in respect of the grant of Pakistani Passports to Burmese Muslim resident in Saudi Arabia. "[Brief]