Islamabad: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) has announced a new operational schedule for passport offices across the country, effective immediately and until further notice, according to a news source on October 19.
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As per the details, under the revised timings, the DGI&P office in Islamabad will be operational from 08:30 AM to 04:30 PM, Monday to Friday. During this period, employees will observe a 30-minute break from 01:00 PM to 01:30 PM for lunch and prayers.
Moreover, regional passport offices, executive passport offices, and service counters will be open from 09:00 AM to 02:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, to process passport applications and facilitate passport collections. On Fridays, these offices will operate from 09:00 AM to 12:30 PM.
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This strategic adjustment in working hours aims to provide more convenience to the public while ensuring the smooth functioning of passport-related services. Citizens are encouraged to take note of these timings to plan their visits accordingly and minimize any inconvenience. The DGI&P remains committed to delivering prompt and efficient services to all applicants.