Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi says authorities have arrested a gang allegedly involved in issuing fake examination certificates in the names of international organisations to around 5,000 Pakistanis.

LAHORE: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the arrest of a gang allegedly involved in providing fake examination certificates to around 5,000 Pakistanis.

Speaking to the media in Lahore, Naqvi said the gang was arrested on Thursday. He warned that its activities could have caused serious damage if authorities had not taken action.

The minister also revealed that 15 people had been arrested in Lahore over alleged involvement in pornography-related activities.

Discussing another case, Naqvi said authorities had arrested all individuals accused of blackmailing young women.

He recalled holding an open court, or Khuli Kachehri, in Lahore a few days earlier, where five to six girls told him they could be forced to take their own lives if they did not receive help from the authorities.

Naqvi said the government was taking action on their complaints and working to bring those responsible to justice.

Naqvi Acknowledges Widespread Corruption

Speaking about governance and accountability, the interior minister acknowledged that corruption remained widespread across Pakistan.

He specifically referred to alleged large-scale corruption within the Capital Development Authority (CDA), saying that the entire system was expected to be improved.

Regarding notices issued to religious and political figures, Naqvi clarified that Maulana Fazlur Rehman was not the only person to receive a notice. He said around 6,000 people had also been issued notices.

The minister further said he shared close relations with Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Naqvi acknowledged that the government was working under considerable pressure but said efforts were underway to improve institutions and address ongoing challenges.