Passport Services
Canada Expands Online Passport Renewal Service for Eligible Adults
The Canadian government has expanded its online passport renewal service to all eligible adult citizens residing in Canada, allowing more people to complete the renewal…
Passport Rules Eased for Hajj 2027 Applicants in Pakistan
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced an early passport renewal facility for intending Hajj 2027 pilgrims, following formal orders issued by the Passport Office…
Pakistan to Launch E-Passports for UAE-Based Citizens From July 20
Pakistan will begin issuing e-passports to its citizens residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from July 20, 2026, as part of efforts to modernize passport services for overseas Pakistanis.…
Passport Offices Across Pakistan Go Cashless from July 2
All passport offices across Pakistan have officially adopted a cashless payment system, marking a major step toward modernizing public services. Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced…
Pakistan to Launch Doorstep Passport Delivery Service From July 1
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced that an upgraded home delivery service for passports will become fully operational from July 1, 2026,…
Pakistan Launches Home-Based Passport Application System
The government of Pakistan has approved a plan allowing citizens to apply for passports from home, marking a significant shift in how the country delivers…
Passport Services Resume at Pakistani Embassies in Saudi Arabia and UAE
Passport services have resumed at Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates after a temporary suspension caused by technical issues at…
Pakistan Passport System Outage Enters Second Week, Issuance Still Suspended
Passport issuance services across Pakistan and several overseas missions have remained suspended for over a week due to a persistent technical fault in the national…
Pakistan Suspends Passport services at Embassies and Consulates Worldwide
A technical failure at Pakistan Passport Office in Islamabad has suspended passport services at every Pakistani diplomatic mission operating around the world. Pakistani embassies and…
Pakistan Cuts Passport Processing Time to 14 Days: Launches Cashless System
The federal government has officially reduced the processing time for ordinary passports. Citizens will now receive their passports in 14 days instead of 21 days.…
Pakistan Expands Passport Digitalization to Improve Services
Pakistan has expanded efforts to digitize its passport system as authorities move to modernize services, improve transparency, and streamline passport issuance for citizens. According to…
Passport Office Hours Announced for Ramadan 2026
As Ramadan 2026 approaches, passport authorities have announced revised office hours across the country to ease public access during the holy month. While public dealing…
Pakistan Launches SHIKRA: New Digital System for Real-Time Passport Monitoring
Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated “SHIKRA” on Monday at the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports. This newly developed system promises to revolutionise the…
