ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has fully activated a cashless transaction system across all passport offices in the country, marking a major shift toward digital payment services in public sector operations.
According to the Directorate General of Passports and Immigration, the nationwide rollout of digital payments has been completed successfully, allowing citizens to pay passport fees through cashless methods at all service centers.
Director General Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa described the development as a significant achievement for the department, calling it an important step toward modernization, transparency and improved service delivery.
Alhamdulillah, another milestone achieved. Cashless transactions are now operational at all Passport Offices across Pakistan, an important step towards greater digitisation, transparency, efficiency, and improved public service delivery.
InshaAllah, many more reforms to come. https://t.co/lGIDC7Ir6y
— Muhammad Ali Randhawa (@RandhawaAli) July 1, 2026
He said the introduction of the digital payment system would enhance operational efficiency and reduce delays, ultimately improving the overall experience for applicants seeking passport services.
Randhawa added that further reforms are being planned to facilitate the public in the coming days, reaffirming the department’s commitment to service improvement and digital transformation.
Earlier, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi announced that the initiative had been launched on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and has now been successfully implemented nationwide by the passport administration.
He said the new system would eliminate the need for citizens to stand in long queues or wait for extended periods to submit fees, making passport services faster, more transparent and more convenient.
Officials said the shift to cashless transactions is expected to streamline operations and reduce administrative bottlenecks across passport offices throughout the country.
