Pakistan passport drops nine places in 2026 travel access ranking

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1. 18 Sep 2026 73% related

   9 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan ranks low in global gender gap report, shows mixed progress

   Most outlets highlighted Pakistan's low global ranking in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Report, with some noting the country’s position among the bottom three or near the bottom. A few also mentioned the improvement in gender gap closure and education parity, while others focused more narrowly on specific sub-rankings, such as women’s empowerment or educational opportunities. Economic participation was noted as a weak area in some excerpts but not all.

2. 29 Jul 2026 92% related

   7 outlets · 3 developments

   Pakistani passport ranking drops to 101st globally, remains fourth-weakest

   Most outlets reported that Pakistan’s passport ranking fell to 101st in the Henley Passport Index, emphasizing its continued status as the fourth-weakest travel document globally. While all outlets noted the decline, some, like BOL News and Daily Times, highlighted the gradual drop from earlier positions (98th in March to 100th in May), while others, like Dawn and Business Recorder, mentioned the index's methodology or the year (2026) in which the ranking was published. Dunya News and the Daily Times also specifically noted the reduction in visa-free access to 29 destinations. Overall, the framing remained largely consistent, with slight variations in emphasis on the timeline or specific details of the index.