Interior Minister Rehman Malik. – File Photo

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rehman Malik Tuesday directed the Chairman of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to take strict action against those NADRA officials who helped in issuance of illegal ID cards to Afghan nationals.

He visited NADRA headquarters and directed the Chairman that no ID card should be issued to foreigners and necessary measures should be taken to resolve the citizens problems related to ID cards.

Rehman Malik also chaired a high level meeting at the headquarters and reviewed the performance of NADRA as well as the security of the national database.

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