Once again, the Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth-worst passport in the world, maintaining its position from last year and providing access to only 32 locations without a visa according to the Henley Passport Index for 2022. What is concerning however is the fact that Pakistan is ranked only higher than the war-torn countries of Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. This is something that the foreign office should look into seriously as our global retinue of ambassadors must work in a concerted fashion to facilitate the Pakistani passport. Improving the standing of a country’s passport can go a long way in facilitating cultural exchanges, alliances, trade and greater interconnectivity across multiple spheres. Therefore, there is a lot that can be done if we pursue this endeavour seriously and work towards signing treaties with friendly countries.
