A major technical fault has disrupted Passport services in several regions. The issue has affected Europe, the Middle East, and Turkey. Authorities confirmed that the system failure began over a week ago.
The problem lies within the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports in Pakistan. Due to this fault, the issuance of both e-passports and machine-readable Passport documents has been halted. Officials are working to fix the issue, but no timeline has been shared yet.
Sources said the system outage has continued for more than seven days. During this time, thousands of applicants have faced delays. Many people who applied for a Passport are still waiting for updates. The situation has created concern among travelers and overseas workers.
The disruption is not limited to Pakistan alone. Pakistani missions abroad are also facing difficulties. Embassies and consulates in several countries have displayed notices about the suspension. These include missions in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, United States, and across Europe.
Applicants visiting these missions have been informed about the issue. The notices clearly state that Passport services are temporarily unavailable. Staff members are advising people to wait until the system is restored.
Officials said efforts are ongoing to resolve the technical fault. However, the delay has already caused inconvenience for many people. Those with urgent travel plans are the most affected. Some applicants may need to reschedule flights or appointments.
Experts say such outages highlight the need for a more reliable system. A backup system could help avoid complete service shutdowns in the future. For now, authorities are focused on restoring operations as soon as possible.
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Until the system is fixed, Passport issuance will remain suspended. Applicants are advised to stay updated through official announcements.
