ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Pakistan has begun issuing electronic passports (e-passports) at Pakistani diplomatic missions worldwide, marking a major milestone under the vision of the prime minister and the directives of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, according to the Director General of Immigration and Passports.
The launch was made possible through the continuous efforts of the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports team.
Equipped with advanced security features and designed in accordance with international standards, e-passports represent a significant step towards modernising Pakistan’s passport services.
According to the director general, machine-readable passports already issued will remain valid until their expiry dates, while e-passports will be issued to applicants seeking new passports.
The initiative has been described as a major milestone in modernising Pakistan’s passport services under the vision of “One Nation, One Passport, One Identity.”