Khawaja Asif questions emigration of Pakistani bureaucrats

Pakistan's Federal Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has raised concerns regarding the permanent emigration of high-ranking government bureaucrats to foreign countries. Asif questioned the loyalty and commitment of officials who hold influential positions and receive state privileges while allegedly planning to settle permanently in nations such as Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and various European countries.

The Defense Minister noted that some officials appear to have planned their relocation abroad while still in active service. He specifically mentioned recent reports involving Portugal as a destination for such moves.

Asif further claimed that an individual allegedly facilitating permanent residency for wealthy bureaucrats has fled after receiving large sums of money from multiple officials. While the minister did not provide specific names or detailed evidence regarding the officers or the financial transactions involved, he emphasized the need to review the ties of high-ranking officials to Pakistan to ensure their service is not merely a temporary measure before relocating abroad.