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Pakistan

SBP extends banking hours for Hajj 2026 applications this Saturday

Overseas Pakistanis with a valid Pakistani passport are eligible to apply

Published 15 Aug, 2025 02:39pm

Pakistan

UAE grants visa-free entry for Pakistani diplomatic and official passport holders

Pakistan also lifts visa requirement for UAE govt officials, says Ishaq Dar

Published 27 Jul, 2025 08:16pm

Pakistan

Mother’s name to be Included in Pakistani passports

New policy aims to ease verification procedure, eliminate complications

Published 20 Jul, 2025 06:16pm

Pakistan

Green Passport to gain value in two years, says Naqvi

Mohsin Naqvi vows modernisation of passport system, improved travel facilities

Published 07 Jul, 2025 04:39pm

Pakistan

Pakistani passport ranks 100th globally, allowing visa-free access to 32 countries

Rise in ranking serves as symbol of Pakistan’s growing global connectivity

Published 30 Jun, 2025 01:41pm

Pakistan

Hike possible in passport fees?

DGIP makes significant claims about rise in processing charges

Published 10 Jun, 2025 05:26pm

Pakistan

Interior Minister orders immediate blocking of passports for deportees

Mustafa Jamal Kazi says that mobile app to be launched to manage passport-related tasks

Published 10 Apr, 2025 12:17pm

World

Swedish agency set to resume residence, work permit processing in Pakistan

It is not applicable for candidates applying for short-term Schengen visas to visit Sweden

Updated 05 Apr, 2025 05:09pm

Pakistan

Passport delivery time cut to 20 days

Passports processed through the fast-track system will be delivered in just two days

Published 24 Dec, 2024 03:55pm

Pakistan

Directorate of Passport and Immigration refutes hike in passport fees; check actual rates

Spokesperson urges citizens not to pay attention to fake news

Updated 10 Nov, 2024 12:04am

Pakistan

Passport dept doubles printing capacity with new printer installation

There were delays in passport issuance for those traveling abroad

Published 08 Nov, 2024 03:48pm

Pakistan

Italy identifies Pakistan as high-risk country in migrant visa fraud

Italy has increased quota to find caregivers for elderly

Published 03 Oct, 2024 05:01pm

Pakistan

Pakistani passport renewal fees in UAE unveiled

Pakistani nationals can renew their passports residing in UAE

Published 24 Aug, 2024 01:35pm

Pakistan

Major passport rule changes for Pakistani public revealed

The authorities have ramped up the passport printing process

Published 15 Aug, 2024 12:01pm

Pakistan

Govt proposes major changes in passport rules to improve public convenience

People will not need to travel to a specific city for the passport

Published 13 Aug, 2024 03:15pm

Pakistan

Passports’ printing capacity to be increased by September end: Tarar

Law minister hopes new system will also help clear backlog of passport applications

Published 06 Aug, 2024 10:36pm

Pakistan

Passport rankings revealed: Where does Pakistan rank?

Singapore has been ranked the best passport this year

Published 24 Jul, 2024 06:04pm

Pakistan

Pakistan decides not to issue passports to asylum seekers abroad

Passports issued already will not be renewed

Published 11 Jun, 2024 02:29pm

Pakistan

Overseas Pakistanis must be issued passports within seven days: Naqvi

Interior minister says normal passport will be issued within 30 days

Updated 02 Jun, 2024 05:17pm

Pakistan

Govt announces massive hike in fees for fast-track passports

Prices of ordinary and urgent passports have already been increased

Published 07 May, 2024 06:47pm

Pakistan

Govt to procure e-passport machines to clear backlog

Over 800,000 pending passports awaiting printing

Published 05 May, 2024 12:25pm

Pakistan

At least one passport office to stay open 24/7 in both Lahore, Karachi

Mohsin Naqvi says it will make it easier for everyone to access passports anytime

Updated 05 May, 2024 12:11pm

Pakistan

Police arrest several for blocking passport office in Balochistan’s Chaman

The protesters had staged a sit-in against one-document regime

Published 20 Feb, 2024 03:21pm

Life & Style

Places where Pakistanis don’t need visa

As many as 48 countries allow exemption

Updated 05 Feb, 2024 09:49am

Life & Style

List of countries where Pakistanis, Indians don’t need visa

Both South Asian countries were ranked low in world’s most powerful passports

Published 14 Jan, 2024 06:37pm

Life & Style

World Passport Rankings 2024: Where does Pakistan stand?

Six countries Singapore, Japan, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain are tied for first position

Published 12 Jan, 2024 11:54pm

Pakistan

Payments made ‘Asaan’ with new app for fourth worst passport

Henley Passport Index releases 2022 ranking

Published 20 Jul, 2022 02:23pm