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We don’t know him Pakistan distances self from accrediting Rugiira’s diplomatic status
The Pakistani Embassy has denied authorizing the procession of a diplomatic passport to the son of the former honorary consul to Pakistan in Uganda, Rugiirwa Katatumba.
Recently, Minister of Internal Affairs, Kahinda Otafiire said that the diplomatic passport could have been issued by the Pakistani Embassy to Rugiira Katatumba.
Hasnain Zafar, an official from the Pakistani Embassy clarified that Rugiira is not a Pakistani citizen and his government only issues passports to the citizens.
“We do not have the authority to issue passports to Ugandan citizens. The passport in question belongs to the Government of Uganda not Pakistan. We have no involvement in this matter, it is the responsibility of Uganda’s government to address it,” Zafar said.
Internal Affairs Spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi clarified that they are not involved in the procession of the passport and it is the mandate of Police to summon Rugiira and have him explain how and where he got the passport.