ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a complete redesign of Pakistan’s national passport, marking one of the biggest updates to the country’s travel document in years.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has received official approval from the Ministry of Interior to begin the project.
According to officials, the new passport will feature pictures of famous historical and cultural sites from all four provinces to highlight Pakistan’s heritage and unity. The design will combine modern looks with artistic elements, following international passport design trends.
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In addition to the new design, the passport will include advanced security features to prevent forgery and misuse. Printing will start once technical arrangements are completed, as part of broader efforts to strengthen document security and improve verification at the international level.
Earlier this year, the government introduced another major change by including mothers’ names along with fathers’ on all new and renewed passports, in line with global documentation standards.
Officials said preparations for the printing of the new passports are in progress, though an official launch date has not yet been announced.
