Ishaq Dar says focus is on development, no need for 27th constitutional amendment for now
India making verbal violations of ceasefire, we are alert – Media talk in London
Ishaq Dar inaugurates ‘Provision of Land Record Services’ & ‘One Window Passport Processing System’ in London
These initiatives as “a digital leap towards safeguarding diaspora rights and fostering investment.”
LONDON ( WEB NEWS )
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that there is no need for the 27th constitutional amendment at present, as “we are still digesting the 26th amendment.”
Speaking to the media in London, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that the country is running very well and there is no requirement for the 27th amendment while the 26th is still being absorbed. He added that all attention is being focused on GDP growth and development. “Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, vigorous efforts are being made,” he said.
He stated that in 2017, under the leadership of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, Pakistan was the 24th largest economy in the world, and the present government is striving to restore the economy to that level. Ishaq Dar further said that Pakistan is rapidly moving in that direction and is preparing to become part of the G20.
The Deputy Prime Minister said that India is committing verbal violations of the ceasefire while “we are alert, and if India casts an evil eye, we will respond with full force.” The Foreign Minister said that Pakistan will continue peace from its side, because “we are a peace-loving country and want to live with love and harmony with our neighbors.”
Ishaq Dar said that relations with Afghanistan and Iran have improved, and Iran has remarked, “we have now recognized our true friend.”
He also revealed that he has proposed the idea of Mirpur Airport on the model of Sialkot Airport and told British parliamentarians that Pakistan would provide land for the airport by purchasing it.
He added that the process of land digitalization is commendable, and the passport issuance system has also been streamlined.
Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, inaugurated two landmark initiatives at the Pakistan High Commission in London: the “Provision of Land Record Services” and the “One Window Passport Processing System.”
These initiatives fulfill the commitment made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Overseas Pakistanis Convention in April 2025, marking a significant step towards efficient, transparent, and accessible governance for Pakistanis abroad.
The Land Record Services, developed through a collaboration between the Punjab Land Revenue Authority (PLRA) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, enable British Pakistanis to remotely access and manage property records in Punjab without the need to travel to Pakistan. This digital platform offers services such as online sale deeds, Fard (Record of Rights), e-Girdawari, mutation entries, and document attestation, all secured by blockchain technology to ensure transparency and prevent fraud.
A dedicated Land Services Desk at the Pakistan High Commission in London will support the pilot phase, with plans to expand to other Pakistani Consulates in the United Kingdom.
Concurrently, the One Window Passport Processing System, implemented by the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (IMPASS), streamlines passport application procedures by consolidating multiple steps into a single, efficient counter. This system reduces processing time to approximately 10 minutes per application, enhancing convenience, reducing congestion, and ensuring greater transparency for British Pakistanis.
In his remarks, Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dar described these initiatives as “a digital leap towards safeguarding diaspora rights and fostering investment.” He commended the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Punjab Land Revenue Authority, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), and the Pakistan High Commission in London for their dedication to realizing the government’s vision of innovative, responsive, and efficient services for Overseas Pakistanis.