Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports from October 15

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1. 25 Oct 2026 85% related

   7 outlets · 3 developments

   Pakistan begins issuing e-passports at home and abroad

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan has started issuing electronic passports both domestically and at diplomatic missions overseas, highlighting the move as a step toward modernisation and improved security. Some outlets, like The Nation and Daily Times, noted the significance of the change for citizens abroad, while Geo News specifically mentioned the discontinuation of traditional machine-readable passports.

2. 21 Oct 2026 82% related

   6 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan revises deadline for mandatory e-passport issuance to October 23, 2026

   Most outlets reported the revised deadline for mandatory e-passport issuance as October 23, 2026, with the Directorate General of Immigration and Passports cited as the source. Daily Pakistan (English) noted the change in scheduling, while The Nation and Daily Times led with the new date. Business Recorder described the policy shift and the announcement, and Pakistan Observer provided the new date alongside a brief explanation of the extension. Framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with no significant differences in emphasis or detail.

3. 17 Oct 2026 86% related

   2 outlets

   Pakistan to discontinue machine-readable passports and shift to e-passports within a month

   Most outlets led with the announcement that Pakistan will stop issuing machine-readable passports and transition to e-passports within a month, citing the interior ministry. Geo News included a reference to a representative image and a Twitter handle, while ProPakistani provided a slightly more detailed description of the shift. Both framed the change as a government decision without additional context or commentary.

4. 15 Oct 2026 70% related

   2 outlets

   Pakistan Embassy in Oman suspends passport services temporarily

   Most outlets reported the temporary suspension of passport services by the Pakistan Embassy in Muscat due to technical issues. Daily Pakistan provided more context, mentioning the date and a notice shared on Facebook, while Minute Mirror briefly linked the suspension to technical issues but did not specify the date or platform used for the announcement.

5. 24 Sep 2026 93% related

   3 outlets

   Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports from October 15

   Most outlets reported the discontinuation of new machine-readable passports (MRPs) starting October 15, with ProPakistani adding the year 2026 and mentioning the Directorate General Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) as the implementing body. Pakistan Observer focused on the decision as part of broader measures but did not specify the year or the agency. Both headlines framed the change as a policy shift without additional context or emphasis.