Eid-ul-Adha: Passport office timings, closure schedule issued
- 25-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: The government has announced the closure of all passport offices for three days on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha holidays, officials said. According to the announcement, public holidays have been declared from May 26 to May 28, 2026. As a result, all passport offices across the country will remain closed from May 26 to May […]
Deportaion and Passport Rules for Pakistani Expats – May 2026 update
- 18-May-2026
ISLAMABAD: A history of deportation, immigration violations, or security flags can severely impact a citizen’s chances of securing a passport renewal under the Passport Rules 2021, authorities have warned. Under the prevailing rules, passport authorities reserve the power to refuse the issuance or renewal of travel documents to individuals whose past actions undermine national security, […]
Important decision taken to make passport system most modern
- 27-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: Significant progress has been made in the digitalization of the national passport system, ARY News reported. According to a spokesperson for the Passport Department, the Director General (DG) of Immigration and Passports chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to oversee the digitalization process. During the session, it was decided that the latest technology would […]
Passport rules in Pakistan reverted after court order
- 27-Apr-2026
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has restored previously annulled provisions of the Passport and Immigration Rules, reinstating the Pakistan government’s authority to place citizens’ names on the Passport Control List. With the revival of these provisions, the court has also restored the government’s power to declare citizens’ passports inactive. The court suspended a prior […]
Pakistan introduces new security features and revised fee structure for passports
- 23-Oct-2025
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports, Pakistan, has rolled out upgraded security features and a slight change in the new passports. In a statement, the department said the new Pakistani passport will now carry the mother’s name alongside the father’s name. The directorate has made it clear that no major changes have been made […]
Former AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas indicted in diplomatic passport misuse case
- 25-Sep-2025
ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Sardar Tanveer Ilyas, has been indicted in a case regarding the misuse of a diplomatic passport, ARY News reported on Thursday. The hearing of the case was conducted by Civil Judge/Judicial Magistrate, Ahmed Shahzad Gondal, in Islamabad. Sardar Tanveer Ilyas appeared before the court, where […]
DG Passport restructures Punjab zones to improve services
- 25-Aug-2025
ISLAMABAD: In a move aimed at improving public convenience, Director General of Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi has announced a new administrative structure for passport services across Punjab. According to the DG, all zones in Punjab have been reorganized, and four new sub-zones have been established under the Central and Southern Punjab regions. In Central Punjab, […]
Fast track passport facility extended to 26 more cities
- 20-Jan-2025
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has launched the ‘Fast Track‘ facility to provide passports to citizens on time. The fast-track initiatives have been extended to 26 more cities across the country. Earlier, the facility was available in 21 cities. According to the notification issued by the Directorate General, citizens will now be able […]
Pakistan Passport’s Latest Ranking Revealed
- 09-Jan-2025
Pakistan’s passport power was hit in 2025, ranking 103rd on the Henley Passport Index, lower than the occupied Palestinian territory, which stands at 100th. In 2024, Pakistani passport holders had visa-free access to 34 countries. However, in 2025, this number has decreased to 33. The reduction, albeit slight, highlights a persistent decline in the value […]
Passport facility will be offered in THESE NADRA mega centers
- 05-Jan-2025
The Director General of Immigration and Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, has announced the establishment of two new passport offices within NADRA mega centres in Karachi, ARY News reported. According to details, during the recent visit of DG Passport to Karachi, he discussed the about the new opening of offices. The decision has been made to […]