{
  "id": 5737154,
  "title": "New Facility Announced for Passport Applicants Across Pakistan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/new-facility-announced-for-passport-applicants-across-pakistan",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-05T06:22:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/05/new-facility-announced-for-passport-applicants-across-pakistan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) has announced a new facility for Pakistani passport applicants. This initiative will keep passport delivery counters open every Saturday for two months, allowing citizens to collect their ready passports outside regular office hours. The counters will operate from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, providing a convenient option for those unable to visit passport offices during typical working hours. The DGIP has urged citizens to utilize this service and collect their passports promptly to avoid delays. Under government policy, uncollected passports will be disposed of after six months. The Saturday service aims to ensure timely passport delivery and prevent unnecessary waiting periods for applicants.",
  "summary": "The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGIP) will keep passport delivery counters across Pakistan open every Saturday for two … Read More The post New Facility Announced for Passport Applicants Across Pakistan appeared first on ProPakistani .",
  "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."
}