Deputy Chairman Senate Syedaal Khan Nasar has called for further modernisation of the passport issuance system through advanced technology, digital services and automation to improve public facilitation.
\nHe appreciated the government\u2019s initiatives to improve passport services and promote the use of modern technology.
\nDuring a meeting with Director General Immigration and Passports Chaudhry Muhammad Ali Randhawa at Parliament House, Syedaal Khan Nasar praised the department\u2019s performance and institutional reforms.
\nHowever, he stressed the need to modernise the system in line with contemporary requirements.
\nHe also met tribal elders, lawyers, civil society representatives, students and other prominent personalities.
\nThe discussions covered public issues, national affairs and the country\u2019s political and economic situation.
\nDuring his meeting with the DG Passports, the existing passport issuance system, departmental performance, security features and facilities for citizens came under discussion.
\nThe deputy chairman said the government\u2019s efforts to improve passport services and facilitate citizens were encouraging.
\nHowever, he stressed the need for further measures to improve departmental efficiency and public convenience.
\nHe directed the authorities to expand the use of modern technology, digital systems and automation at every stage of passport issuance.
\nHe said the process, from submitting an application to receiving a passport, should be made faster, more transparent and accessible.
\nHe added that citizens should not face unnecessary delays, long waiting periods or administrative difficulties. An effective mechanism should also be introduced to resolve public complaints promptly.
\nSyedaal Khan Nasar said the effective use of technology and better administrative measures could strengthen public confidence in the department.
\nWhile appreciating the department\u2019s overall performance, he called for continued reforms in line with international standards, technological developments and changing security requirements.
\nThe meeting also discussed plans to introduce passport issuance facilities through NADRA in the near future. Other matters included strengthening passport security and improving Pakistan\u2019s international passport ranking.
\nThe DG Passports informed the deputy chairman that the number of official (blue) passports had been reduced from 74,000 to 49,000 in line with administrative discipline and international requirements.
\nMeanwhile, during meetings with other delegations, Syedaal Khan Nasar said the government was taking steps to promote economic growth, control inflation and provide relief to the public.
\nHe cited the recent reduction in petroleum product prices as one such measure.
\nHe expressed hope that the relief would also lead to lower prices of other essential commodities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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