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pakistan Updated 18–19 Sep 2026

Inquiry ordered into Foreign Ministry's apostille and attestation system

HarZaviya summary · from 7 outlets

Most outlets reported that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system at the Foreign Ministry, following media reports. While the framing was largely consistent, some outlets, like Geo News and the Business Recorder, provided additional details such as the composition of the inquiry committee and its scope, including the role of courier services. Others, like Minute Mirror, used more concise language and omitted specific details about the committee.

Summary generated by HarZaviya from the headlines and excerpts of the 7 outlets below. Each outlet's own headline is listed under it.

Same story from 7 outlets

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  1. Ishaq Dar orders probe into MoFA attestation irregularities

    Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered an inquiry into alleged irregularities in the Foreign Ministry’s apostille and document attestation system. Dar took notice of a report and formed a three-member inquiry committee. The system is widely used for educational, legal and immigration documents in Pakistan and abroad. Read More: Dar welcomes ‘positive […]

  2. Geo News 83% identical

    DPM Dar orders inquiry into alleged irregularities in MoFA's apostille, attestation system

    The facade of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Islamabad. — APP/FilePetroleum Secretary Hamed Yaqoob to head inquiry committee.Committee to examine courier services' role: notification.Inquiry committee ordered to submit findings within two weeks.Deputy Prime Minister...

  3. Business Recorder 87% identical

    Document apostille, attestation system: Body formed to probe alleged irregularities in MoFA

    ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Ishaq Dar has constituted an inquiry committee to investigate alleged abuses and irregularities in the document apostille and attestation system of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). According to a notification issued by the Deputy Prime Minister’s Office on Friday, the committee has been constituted following some medi...

  4. Minute Mirror 81% identical

    Deputy PM orders inquiry into Pakistan’s Apostil...

    Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has ordered a high-level inquiry into Pakistan’s Apostille

  5. The Nation 85% identical

    DPM orders probe into apostille, document attestation system at Foreign Ministry

    Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on Friday took notice of media reports concerning irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system, and constituted a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the document verification process at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  6. 24 News HD 70% identical

    Inquiry body to probe Foreign Ministry’s apostille and document attestation scandal

    Deputy Prime Minister has constituted a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the Foreign Ministry’s apostille and document attestation system scandal following media reports regarding the process.

  7. DPM orders probe into apostille, document attestation system at Foreign Ministry

    ISLAMABAD, Sep 18 (APP):Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM), Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday took notice of media reports concerning irregularities in the apostille and document attestation system, and constituted a three-member inquiry committee to investigate the document verification process at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to a notification issued in this...

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