The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports announced on Monday a major expansion of its Fast Track passport service.
The Fast Track passport service was initially offered in seven major cities: Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta. It expanded to 21 cities and now includes 26 more, totalling 47 cities. The expansion covers cities such as;
List of Cities Offering Fast Track Passport Services:
| City | City | City |
|---|---|---|
| Attock | Mianwali | Swat |
| Haripur | Mansehra | Rawalakot (Pooneh) |
| Chakwal | Bhakar | Abbottabad |
| Batkhela | Muzaffarabad | Kotli |
| Sargodha | Kohat | Bannu |
| Swabi | Mirpur (AJK) | Sudhanoti |
| Bhalwal | DI Khan | Hangu |
| Nowshera | Bagh | Bhimber |
| Hafizabad | Karak |
The Directorate General has directed all zonal heads to implement these changes swiftly and effectively. Moreover, the Director of Databases has been tasked to update the Passport Processing System to reflect the expanded service areas.
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Assistant Director Hafiz Abdul Nasir issued the notification, which has been shared with key stakeholders, including the Director General of Pakistan Post, to promote the implementation and awareness of these enhanced Fast Track services.
