The fact remains that Pakistan has not performed well in the Passport Ranking Index, but there are still 48 countries where Pakistani diplomats and other government officials can visit without a visa.
Visa-free stay for one to three months will be allowed for diplomatic and official passport holders as well as their families.
The Ministry of External Affairs announced in a recent statement that it has signed an agreement on the abolition of visas on diplomatic and official passports.
From December 12, 2023, Pakistani passports can travel to 48 countries without a visa. In this regard, a document of the Ministry of Interior has been shared by the well-known journalist Zahid Gashkuri on the social media platform x.
In Henley & Partners Passport Index, Pakistani passport is ranked 101, while India is at 80th position in this ranking. For common Pakistanis, airport visa facility is available for most African countries and few other regional countries.
Travel to these countries can be done without a visa. Many underdeveloped countries provide this facility to attract more people to visit them and promote trade and investment.