Pakistan’s passport continues to rank among the least powerful globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index 2024.

The green passport shares the 100th position out of 103 with Yemen, placing it fourth from the bottom, just ahead of Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan.**

This ranking marks no improvement from the previous index released in January, where Pakistan also held the fourth-worst passport position.

The Henley Passport Index, compiled by Henley & Partners, ranks passports based on visa-free access to other countries. Singapore holds the top spot with visa-free access to 195 countries, followed by France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Spain with access to 192 destinations.

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The United Kingdom ranks fourth with access to 190 countries. The UAE climbed to ninth place, sharing the spot with Lithuania and Estonia, with visa-free access to 185 countries. Canada and the United States rank seventh and eighth, respectively.

India, Tajikistan, and Senegal share the 82nd spot, while Bahrain, Oman, and China rank 57th, 58th, and 59th, respectively.

The index, which uses data from the International Air Transport Association, highlights the global mobility disparities between countries. Pakistan’s low ranking signifies the limited travel freedom enjoyed by its citizens.