The federal government has announced a major improvement in passport services. The processing time for ordinary passports has been reduced from 21 days to 14 days.
Officials say the move is aimed at improving public service delivery. It will also help citizens receive passports faster and more efficiently.
The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry. Senior officials, including the Federal Secretary of Interior and Director General Passport & Immigration, also attended the meeting.
Authorities said the reduced processing time will ease pressure on passport offices. It is expected to benefit thousands of applicants across the country.
Minister Mohsin Naqvi also instructed the introduction of a fully cashless system in passport offices. He said the system must be implemented within 15 days.
According to officials, the cashless system will reduce corruption and eliminate the role of agents. It will also improve transparency in passport services.
The meeting also discussed improving the business passport system. Officials stressed the need to streamline procedures and reduce delays in approvals.
Home delivery services for passports were also reviewed. Authorities said they want to make delivery faster and more reliable for applicants.
The government believes that reducing processing time will significantly improve citizen satisfaction. It is part of broader reforms in the immigration and passport system.
Minister Naqvi emphasized the importance of establishing a dedicated Passport Authority. He said such a body would help modernize the system and improve service quality.
Officials stated that ongoing reforms aim to create a more efficient and transparent process. Reducing processing time is seen as a key step in achieving that goal.
The government plans to continue introducing reforms to further simplify procedures. These changes are expected to benefit both domestic and international applicants.
Overall, the reduction in processing time marks an important step toward faster, more reliable passport services for citizens across the country.
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