Blue Passports for Lawmakers’ Children: A Stain on National Honour

In a move that has sparked outrage across the nation, a Senate panel has approved a bill that would grant blue diplomatic passports to the children of former legislators under the age of 28. Critics, including journalists, experts, and patriotic citizens, have condemned the legislation as a betrayal of the trust placed in our elected representatives. This bill, if passed, would align ex-MPs with the privileges already enjoyed by retired Grade-22 government officers, but many see it as yet another step toward widening the chasm between the ruling elite and the common man of Pakistan.

What Does the Blue Passport Bill Propose?

The proposed legislation, cleared by the Senate Standing Committee on 12th 7