UK authorities seize 61 counterfeit Pakistani passports

Another forgery scandal involving Pakistani passports has surfaced in the UK, triggering concerns about the performance of national institutions at home.

The revelation follows a similar incident in Saudi Arabia, where authorities recovered over 12,000 Pakistani passports from Afghan nationals.

British authorities have uncovered the scam and handed over 61 suspicious passports to immigration officials for further scrutiny.

Sources reveal that British authorities have requested Pakistan to disclose the status of these passports.

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Following investigations, immigration officials have determined that the passports are indeed fake. Sources indicate that discrepancies were found in the passport lamination paper and data paper. Additionally, there were inconsistencies in the parentage and data listed in the passports.

Questions now arise regarding where these fake passports were printed and who facilitated this illegal activity.

Investigations have commenced to identify the individuals and networks involved in this fraudulent scheme, according to sources.