Investigation underway in issuing visa to deported US citizen: Nisar

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that action was being taken against the officials who committed negligence in issuing visa to deported US citizen Matthew Barrett.

Replying to a point of order of MNA Dr Shereen Mazari in the National Assembly, the minister said action has also been taken against the FIA official who committed negligence in granting entry to Matthew Barrett.

He said that the official who identified him, was given appreciation and cash prize of Rs 100,000 while clarification was sought from DG Immigration and DG FIA.