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Govt to Introduce Separate Immigration Counters for Foreign Passengers

PAKISTAN, AUG 2 – Separate immigration counters at all international airports aim to reduce processing times for foreign passengers and indirectly speed up clearance for returning Pakistani citizens.

  • On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered separate immigration counters at all international airports to facilitate foreign passengers and boost tourism and investment.
  • The press release said the decision was taken to promote tourism, ensure continuity of business activities, and facilitate foreign investment, with counters reducing processing time.
  • Officials said the dedicated counters will help reduce immigration processing times and expedite clearance for Pakistani citizens returning home.
  • Pakistan Airports Authority approved major upgrades, and Sukkur and Dera Ismail Khan airports will soon handle international flights, expanding direct overseas access.
  • Industry experts believe these steps will strengthen Pakistan’s appeal to tourists and investors as part of a wider plan to make the country more welcoming and accessible to global travellers.
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Business Recorder broke the news in on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
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