Two advanced e-passport printers and six desktop printers from Germany have arrived in Karachi, aiming to enhance the passport issuance process in Pakistan. A foreign technical team has also arrived to oversee the installation of these new machines.
Director-General of Passports, Mustafa Jamal Qazi, visited the e-printers section upon their arrival and received a briefing on the installation process. He highlighted that the newly acquired printers have the capability to print 1,000 passports per hour, significantly improving efficiency.
Qazi stated that once the printers are fully operational, the passport issuance process will become even more efficient, ensuring faster service for applicants. He also emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to providing top-quality passport services globally.
The installation follows last year’s upgrade when 10 modern passport printers were introduced, doubling the production capacity of the Passport Department. With these improvements, the department can now process 40,000 passports daily, up from the previous 20,000.
The new additions are expected to further reduce delays, benefiting thousands of Pakistanis, especially those traveling abroad.