ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has announced a major expansion of its Fast Track passport facility, significantly increasing the number of locations offering expedited passport processing services.
Initially launched in seven major cities, including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta, the service was later extended to 21 cities. With the latest expansion, 26 additional cities have been added, bringing the total to 47 locations nationwide.
The newly included cities are Attock, Haripur, Chakwal, Batkhela, Sargodha, Swabi, Bhalwal, Nowshera, Hafizabad, Karak, Mianwali, Mansehra, Bhakar, Muzaffarabad, Kohat, Mirpur (AJK), DI Khan, Bagh, Swat, Rawalakot (Pooneh), Abbottabad, Kotli, Bannu, Sudhanoti, Hangu, and Bhimber.
This initiative aims to provide faster and more efficient passport services to the public, particularly in previously underserved areas.
To ensure smooth implementation, the Directorate General has directed all zonal heads to execute these instructions promptly. Additionally, the Director (Databases) has been tasked with updating the Passport Processing System (PPS) to include the newly added cities in the Fast Track category.
The notification, issued by Assistant Director (Policy-I) Hafiz Abdul Nasir, has been shared with relevant authorities, including the Director General of Pakistan Post, to ensure public awareness and effective execution of the expanded services.
This development marks a significant step in enhancing public service delivery and accessibility across the country.
