13m Passports Issued in Two Years

13m passports issued in two years

Authorities have issued over 13 million passports in the last two years, including 130,318 to the overseas Pakistanis via online service, as the country witnesses a surge in demand for this vital travel document, according to the annual performance report of the Directorate of Immigration and Passports. According to the report, the directorate has been working round the clock to clear the backlog and provide prompt service to the citizens. It sa…

E-Gates to Be Installed at Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore Airports

Pakistan is taking a big step to improve air travel by introducing e-gates at three of its busiest airports—Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi. The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has finalized the basic design for this project, which will make immigration faster, easier, and more efficient for passengers. Recently, a team of German experts visited Pakistan and conducted a three-day workshop. During their visit, they met with local officials and s…

Pakistan’s Directorate of Passports highlights major service improvements in annual report

The Directorate of Immigration and Passports has released its annual performance report, showcasing substantial improvements in passport services across the country. According to the report, the department successfully eliminated longstanding passport backlogs and now provides round-the-clock services through 232 passport offices nationwide, significantly enhancing convenience for applicants. A key achievement noted in the report is the doubling…

E-Gates Project Phase Completed After Stakeholder Consultations - Global News Pakistan

Karachi :  Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has successfully concluded the design phase of the e-Gates project for Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore international airports, following an intensive three-day series of workshops and consultations with key stakeholders. The e-Gates initiative aims to introduce biometric-based automated border control at major airports to significantly enhance passenger facilitation, reduce wait times, and improve secu…