ISLAMABAD: The Interior Ministry on Saturday approved the issuance of red warrants against former finance minister Ishaq Dar. The red warrant is an international notice sent to the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) seeking the arrest and extradition of an individual. The sanction came following the recommendation of National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has written a letter to Interpol for the detention of Ishaq Dar, while the case has also been forwarded to them after the approval of the interior secretary. The FIA has requested the assistance of Interpol in Dar’s arrest from London. The reference of PML-N leader’s arrest has been sent to Interpol’s secretary general office situated in France. The details of Dar being declared an absconder, his permanent arrest warrant and asset reference has been attached with the letter. Published in Daily Times, July 22nd 2018.