The decision emerged from a high level meeting chaired by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, alongside senior officials from the immigration and passport departments.
At its core, this change is about making life a little easier for everyday citizens cutting delays, easing pressure, and bringing a sense of order to a process that often felt slow moving.
Speaking during the meeting, Mohsin Naqvi made it clear that the goal is not just speed, but simplicity. A fully cashless system is now on the cards for passport offices across the country.
This shift, he noted, is expected to quietly but effectively push out the so called ‘agent mafia,’ a long standing nuisance that thrives on cash transactions and confusion.
The government is also fine-tuning a doorstep delivery service, aiming to make it more reliable and less of a hassle. In plain terms, citizens may soon avoid repeat visits and long queues something many will welcome with open arms.
Another idea gaining ground is the introduction of a ‘Business Passport,’ a concept still in the works but intended to cater to frequent travelers and professionals. Officials have been told to move swiftly and bring the plan into shape without dragging their feet.
There’s also talk of setting up a dedicated Passport Authority, a step that could bring better coordination and sharper oversight to the system as a whole.
Put together, these changes signal a shift in tone from slow and bureaucratic to quick and user friendly. While the real test will lie in execution, the direction seems clear: fewer hurdles, faster service, and a system that works with people, not against them.
