ISLAMABAD : The government has decided to introduce a new e-immigration system across the country to make the process faster and easier for passengers. Under this system, travellers will no longer have to stand in long queues for clearance.
According to media report the Ministry of Interior has approved the new system, which will be launched from next month. Through a mobile application, passenger details will be directly shared with the immigration department.
Passengers will be able to use e-gates at airports and will not need to visit counters for clearance.
Sources said the Ministry of Interior has also approved the introduction of a digital system for FIR registration.
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Earlier this month, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) set up separate immigration counters for foreign travellers at all international airports, including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Multan and Sialkot.
An FIA spokesperson said the steps are being taken on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to improve immigration facilities. The new counters are aimed at reducing unnecessary delays in clearance and to provide better services for foreign tourists, investors, and business delegations.
