On the newly launched electronic passport, the PM said technology has reduced the capacity of corruption among officials and eased the life of the people.
“There are two types of corruption: macro and petty. When I came into power, I wanted to end petty corruption,” he said, adding that it is because of technology that the most important asset of our country — overseas Pakistanis — have sent record remittances.
“It is because of the remittances sent by the overseas Pakistanis that Pakistan’s economy is now stable,
The premier acknowledged the Ministry of Interior and National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) for introducing the e-passport.
The premier further said that these e-passports will not only provide relief to overseas Pakistani, but also boost tourism in the country.
Pakistan has the geographical diversity that can attract tourists; however, nobody paid attention to this untapped sector that can generate income for the country.
The electronic passport will be laced with the latest biometric chip encompassing several security features.
It follows international standards and will help in prompt and easy immigration of Pakistani citizens during their travel.
Counterfeiting electronic passports are impossible because of the use of modern technology.