Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has ordered further steps to streamline visa procedures, boost transparency, and speed up processing—especially for overseas Pakistanis, investors, and business travellers.
Chairing a meeting to review the visa facilitation initiatives introduced in 2024 under his guidance, Senator Dar emphasized the need for sustained institutional reform in consular services to better serve overseas Pakistanis and promote economic engagement.
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Office, the meeting assessed progress on procedural reforms implemented across various missions. Officials briefed the Deputy Prime Minister on efforts to simplify application processes, reduce delays, and introduce digital tools to enhance service delivery.
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The foreign minister emphasised the need to cut red tape and improve access for the Pakistani diaspora and economic stakeholders overseas.
Dar noted that timely visa issuance is vital not only for strengthening ties with the diaspora but also for attracting investment and promoting international business engagement.He directed the ministry to identify further areas for improvement and ensure that missions abroad adhere to best practices in visa processing.
He directed the ministry to identify further areas for improvement and ensure that missions abroad adhere to best practices in visa processing.
