Passport delivery counters across Pakistan will operate on Saturdays for the next two months, according to a report from The Nation (Pakistan). The temporary change is intended to give applicants additional opportunities to collect their travel documents.
The Express Tribune and Dunya News also covered the development, confirming that the expanded schedule applies to passport offices nationwide. The Saturday service is set to run for a limited period of eight weeks, though the exact start date was not specified in the reports.
The move comes as Pakistani authorities seek to reduce congestion at passport facilities and ease the burden on applicants who may struggle to visit during regular weekday working hours. By keeping delivery counters open on weekends, officials aim to speed up the return of completed passports to citizens.
According to The Nation (Pakistan), the decision affects only the counters responsible for handing out finished passports, not the offices that process new applications or handle other services. This distinction means that individuals with pending collections can plan to visit on a Saturday without needing to complete additional paperwork or appointments.
The Express Tribune’s coverage echoed this point, noting that the Saturday opening is a temporary measure rather than a permanent policy shift. Dunya News likewise framed the announcement as a short-term initiative to address backlogs and improve customer convenience.
Observers will be watching whether the two-month window proves sufficient to clear existing queues, and whether authorities extend the weekend hours if demand remains high. For now, passport holders in Pakistan should check with their local office for specific Saturday timings before traveling to collect their documents.
