Pakistani Passport Once Again Ranked Among the Worst in 2025
The Pakistani passport has once again been ranked among the least powerful passports in the world in 2025, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Pakistani citizens currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only a limited number of countries, highlighting ongoing challenges in international mobility and travel freedom.
Experts attribute the low ranking to a combination of diplomatic, security, and administrative factors. While neighboring countries have managed to negotiate broader travel agreements, Pakistan continues to face restrictions that affect business travelers, students, and tourists alike. The ranking underscores the need for stronger diplomatic engagement and international cooperation to improve travel accessibility for Pakistani citizens.
Government officials have acknowledged the passport’s weak position and stated that efforts are underway to negotiate visa-free travel agreements with more countries. Improving international perception, strengthening bilateral relations, and addressing security concerns are seen as critical steps toward enhancing the passport’s global ranking in future years.
For ordinary citizens, the passport’s low rank remains a practical challenge, often requiring lengthy visa processes, higher costs, and limited travel options. Advocacy groups argue that enhancing the passport’s power could boost trade, tourism, and educational exchanges, benefiting Pakistan’s overall international engagement.
خلاصہ (اردو میں):
پاکستانی پاسپورٹ کو 2025 میں ایک بار پھر دنیا کے کمزور ترین پاسپورٹس میں شامل کیا گیا ہے۔ شہریوں کو محدود ممالک میں بغیر ویزا یا ویزا پر پہنچنے کی سہولت ملتی ہے، جس سے بین الاقوامی سفر میں مشکلات برقرار ہیں اور بہتر سفارتی کوششوں کی ضرورت ظاہر ہوتی ہے۔
