{
  "id": 16204766,
  "title": "Pakistani expats in UAE: E-passport issuance begins, new fees and renewal rules explained",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/pakistani-expats-in-uae-e-passport-issuance-begins-new-fees-and",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T16:40:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/pakistani-expats-in-uae-e-passport-issuance-begins-new-fees-and-renewal-rules-explained-1.500721565"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Pakistani nationals in the UAE can now apply for electronic passports (e-passports), with all new applications being processed under the new system from October 23, the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi has announced. The facility is available at the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}