Aaj TV English News - Pakistan https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:51:22 +0500 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:51:22 +0500 60 Passport delivery time cut to 20 days https://english.aaj.tv/news/330394560/passport-delivery-time-cut-to-20-days <p><strong>Passport applicants can now expect a much shorter wait for their normal passport delivery. Citizens will receive their passports in just 20 days, eliminating the lengthy delays that have affected the process for several months.</strong></p> <p>This improvement follows the <a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330386465/new-printing-machines-to-fix-passport-backlog">installation of new printing machines</a>, increased staffing, and a 24-hour printing schedule.</p> <p>Saeed Abbasi, Director of Immigration and Passports for the South Region, confirmed that these enhancements have enabled the timely delivery of passports.</p> <p>“For a long time, passport delivery faced delays of several months, but these new developments allow us to provide passports on schedule,” Abbasi stated.</p> <p><strong>Read more</strong></p> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330370417/passport-operations-affected-due-to-lack-of-ink">Passport operations affected due to lack of ink</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330373361/passports-printing-capacity-to-be-increased-by-september-end-tarar">Passports’ printing capacity to be increased by September end: Tarar</a></p> </blockquote> <blockquote class="blockquote-level-1"> <p><a href="https://english.aaj.tv/news/330387828/passport-dept-doubles-printing-capacity-with-new-printer-installation">Passport dept doubles printing capacity with new printer installation</a></p> </blockquote> <p>In addition to the standard 20-day delivery, Abbasi mentioned expedited services. Passports processed through the fast-track system will be delivered in just two days, while those using the urgent fee service can expect their documents within 10 days.</p> Passport applicants can now expect a much shorter wait for their normal passport delivery. Citizens will receive their passports in just 20 days, eliminating the lengthy delays that have affected the process for several months.

This improvement follows the installation of new printing machines, increased staffing, and a 24-hour printing schedule.

Saeed Abbasi, Director of Immigration and Passports for the South Region, confirmed that these enhancements have enabled the timely delivery of passports.

“For a long time, passport delivery faced delays of several months, but these new developments allow us to provide passports on schedule,” Abbasi stated.

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In addition to the standard 20-day delivery, Abbasi mentioned expedited services. Passports processed through the fast-track system will be delivered in just two days, while those using the urgent fee service can expect their documents within 10 days.

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