ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to develop passport chips locally as part of efforts to strengthen the security of electronic passports, reduce reliance on foreign technology and enhance its domestic technological capabilities.
🇵🇰 Introducing Pakistan’s ePassport!
A new era of secure, smart, and modern passport services https://t.co/t0KWcDrocT
— Directorate General Immigration & Passports (@DGIPofficial) October 28, 2026
The decision was discussed during a virtual meeting chaired by the Director General of Immigration and Passports with officials of the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (PSPC), where participants reviewed measures to modernise the country’s passport production system.
Focus on E-Passport security and local technology
The meeting examined the entire passport production process, including printing, supply chain management and the timely availability of passport booklets, with a particular focus on improving efficiency and preventing delays.
Officials also discussed strengthening the security features of electronic passports (e-passports) and aligning existing security standards with international requirements to ensure greater reliability and protection against forgery.
ڈی جی امیگریشن اینڈ پاسپورٹس کی زیرِصدارت پی ایس پی سی حکام کے ساتھ ورچوئل اجلاس،
پاسپورٹ کی تیاری، پرنٹنگ اور سپلائی چین مینجمنٹ کے نظام کا جائزہ،
پاسپورٹ بک لیٹس کی بروقت فراہمی یقینی بنانے پر زور، https://t.co/2PPSoFvDKp
— Directorate General Immigration & Passports (@DGIPofficial) November 3, 2026
The meeting further reviewed ways to improve the production of polycarbonate data cards, with an emphasis on maintaining international quality standards and ensuring better compliance with technical requirements.
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During the meeting, the Director General directed PSPC officials to coordinate with the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) team to take practical steps towards developing passport chips within Pakistan and ensuring their security.
ڈائریکٹر جنرل امیگریشن اینڈ پاسپورٹس محمد علی رندھاوا سے نسٹ یونیورسٹی کے وفد کی ملاقات،
وفد کی مقامی مائیکروچپ ٹیکنالوجی کی تیاری سے متعلق تحقیقی منصوبوں پر بریفنگ،
مقامی مائیکروچپ ٹیکنالوجی سے پاکستان کی تکنیکی خود انحصاری کو فروغ، https://t.co/mTYK1qCQC3
— Directorate General Immigration & Passports (@DGIPofficial) October 31, 2026
The initiative is aimed at building local expertise in advanced passport technology while reducing dependence on imported components.
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Officials said the proposed measures were aligned with the government’s vision of digital transformation and strengthening indigenous technological capabilities, paving the way for a more secure and technologically advanced passport production system in Pakistan.
