The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports says the chip-based document, issued from 23 October 2026, uses NFC, laser engraving and ICAO-aligned encryption.
Issuance of Pakistan’s new e-passport began on 23 October 2026.
The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports says it embeds an electronic chip with NFC and biometric safeguards.
Laser engraving and a redesigned layout are meant to make forgery harder.
Electronic features are designed for automated checks at e-gates for eligible travellers.
The directorate says data encryption follows International Civil Aviation Organization standards.