Government announces revised passport office timings across Pakistan

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1. 5 Sep 2026 79% related

   12 outlets

   Passport delivery counters to remain open on Saturdays nationwide for two months

   Most outlets reported the decision to keep passport delivery counters open every Saturday for two months, with a focus on the timing (8 am to 4 pm) and the convenience for citizens to collect ready passports on weekends. A few outlets, such as *Profit*, added additional details, like the disposal of uncollected passports after six months. While the majority framed the announcement as a new facility or convenience, the language and emphasis were largely consistent across the coverage.

2. 30 Aug 2026 72% related

   4 outlets

   Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visits passport office in Karachi

   Most outlets reported that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi visited a passport office in Karachi and interacted with citizens. Associated Press of Pakistan focused on his inquiry about the facilities, while Dawn highlighted his statement about expanding the facility for citizens' convenience.

3. 27 Aug 2026 70% related

   3 outlets

   Passport Services to Be Added at Gujranwala’s 24/7 NADRA Mega Centre

   Most outlets reported that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced passport services will be introduced at the 24/7 NADRA Mega Centre in Gujranwala, allowing citizens to access both identity and passport services at the facility. The framing and wording were largely consistent across the excerpts, with slight variation in phrasing but no significant differences in emphasis or detail.

4. 29 Jul 2026 71% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   Ministry of Foreign Affairs launches evening shift for consular services

   Most outlets reported the launch of an evening shift for consular services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with a focus on extended operating hours from 8am to 8pm on weekdays to improve public access. Several outlets mentioned Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar as being involved in the announcement, while others simply noted the initiative without naming him. The Nation and 24 News HD highlighted the aim of reducing waiting times and improving service delivery, while The Express Tribune and Dawn provided similar details with slightly different phrasing. ProPakistani and Pakistan Observer included a brief mention of the location (Islamabad) and Dar’s involvement, respectively, but did not expand further in their excerpts. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent across the outlets.