Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Higher Education Commission aimed at integrating databases to streamline the verification of educational documents. The agreement is expected to simplify attestation procedures, enhance transparency, and facilitate overseas Pakistanis by reducing the need for physical visits.
According to Press Information Department, the MoU will introduce digital certificates and online services to minimize delays in processing. Senator Dar highlighted that the initiative aligns with his priority to improve consular services, including the upcoming introduction of Pakistan’s Apostille system in 2024. He described the measure as a significant step towards making attestation services more accessible and convenient for Pakistanis both domestically and internationally.
The Deputy Prime Minister acknowledged the contributions of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Higher Education Commission, Inter Board Coordination Commission, and National Information Technology Board in advancing the initiative.