Passport delivery counters across the country will remain open every Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm for the next two months, allowing citizens to collect their ready passports on weekends. The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has advised citizens to collect their passports promptly once they are ready for delivery.
The Saturday facility is particularly aimed at citizens who are unable to visit passport offices during regular working hours. Applicants are encouraged to take advantage of the additional weekly service to avoid delays in collecting their documents. The DG Immigration and Passports has also reminded citizens that passports left uncollected for more than six months will be destroyed in accordance with government policy. The DG has appealed to all passport applicants to collect their ready passports within the stipulated period.
On the other hand, Director General of Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa has directed officials to expedite the implementation of the new passport application system. Muhammad Ali Randhawa chaired a meeting with all zonal heads, during which he issued instructions to strengthen security and safety arrangements at passport offices to ensure the protection of both citizens and staff.
He directed all field offices to upgrade their IT infrastructure and accelerate the implementation of the new passport application system. The meeting also decided to install a dual-screen system at all passport data-entry counters, enabling applicants to view, verify and correct their personal information themselves.
The DG directed officials to ensure effective security and safety measures at all offices, with particular emphasis on providing a safe, orderly and secure environment for citizens and staff. He also called for clear entry and exit routes, adequate emergency arrangements and all other necessary safety measures.