LONDON: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) Chairman Syed Qamar Raza said Tuesday Pakistan High Commission in the UK will continue to offer consular services in parallel with Gerry’s and Nadra Pak ID.
He noted that earlier concerns had been raised within the community over the possible discontinuation of direct consular services by the High Commission, which had led to fears that overseas Pakistanis would be forced to rely solely on Gerry’s.
He said he has written to Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar to clarify that some misinformation was spread after the high commission signed a contract with Gerry’s for consular and visa services in the UK.
In his letter, Raza informed Ishaq Dar that during his ongoing visit to the UK, he held consultations with prominent community leaders, who expressed overall satisfaction with the planned system of consular services, which will be provided through Gerry’s Visa, alongside the Pakistan High Commission in London and the NADRA Pak ID platform.
The OPF chairman also suggested the High Commission dispel misinformation and ensure overseas Pakistanis are fully informed.
