Three new passport offices have been established in Lahore at NADRA mega centers located in Sandah, Peco Road, and Shimla Pahari.
This initiative, implemented under the supervision of the NADRA chairman and the passport director general, has been welcomed by citizens who now benefit from streamlined services.
Previously, Lahore had five operational passport offices, including those in Shahdara, Quaid-e-Azam Interchange, Raiwind, and Garden Town. With the addition of the three new offices, the total number has increased to eight, significantly reducing the workload on existing facilities and providing greater accessibility for passport applicants.
- Working hours: Shimla Pahari office operates 24 hours, while the Sandah and Peco Road offices remain open until 10pm.
- Integrated services: These centers now offer both identity card and passport services under one roof.
Citizens have expressed their satisfaction, highlighting the ease of accessing multiple services at one location. "This is a great initiative; it saves time and makes the process more efficient," said one applicant.
The establishment of these new facilities was directed by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to address the growing demand for passport services in the city.
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Meanwhile, the Directorate of Immigration and Passports announced the expansion of its fast-track passport service to 26 additional cities across Pakistan, bringing the total to 47. A notification to this effect has also been issued.
The fast track service, previously limited to major cities including Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, and Quetta, will now be available in several other regions to enhance public convenience.
According to the notification, residents of Attock, Chakwal, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Mianwali, and Bhakkar can now avail themselves of this expedited passport issuance facility.
The expansion also covers Kohat, Swabi, Swat, DI Khan, Bannu, Hangu, Abbottabad, and Haripur in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Additionally, the service has been introduced in key cities of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), including Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Bagh, Kotli, and Rawalakot.
