Major progress made on digital payment system for passport fees
Key takeaways
- During the meeting, it was decided to introduce QR code-based payment options through JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and 1LINK, allowing citizens to pay passport fees through digital platforms more easily.
- Officials said the initiative is part of broader efforts to expand digital services and improve public facilitation in government departments.
- The meeting also included detailed discussions on administrative matters and ongoing digital reforms at NADRA headquarters, with a focus on improving efficiency and service delivery.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Significant progress has been made towards digitising the payment process for passport fees, aimed at improving convenience for citizens and reducing manual procedures, ARY News reported.
According to reports, Director General Immigration and Passports Muhammad Ali Randhawa held an important meeting with NADRA Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Munir Afsar, where both sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.
During the meeting, it was decided to introduce QR code-based payment options through JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and 1LINK, allowing citizens to pay passport fees through digital platforms more easily.