In a recent global passport index, Pakistan has ranked 103rd, placing it among the weakest passports worldwide. The ranking highlights the limited international mobility that Pakistani citizens face, with restrictions to numerous countries requiring visas or entry permits.
The Global Passport Index, which evaluates the travel freedom of passports based on the number of countries accessible without a prior visa, has raised concerns about the restrictions Pakistani passport holders experience. Despite improvements in some areas, the ranking underscores the challenges faced by Pakistanis in their global mobility.
Countries such as Afghanistan, Iraq, and Syria occupy the lowest tiers in the index, with Pakistan sitting just above them. Pakistani citizens often face complicated and time-consuming visa processes, affecting their ability to travel freely for tourism, business, or educational purposes.
The passport ranking serves as an important reminder of the ongoing need for diplomatic efforts aimed at improving travel agreements and enhancing global mobility for citizens of Pakistan. The government and policymakers are being urged to focus on negotiations with other nations to ease travel restrictions for Pakistanis, thereby improving the nation’s standing on the global passport index.
