The ministry of interior has said the news circulating on social media regarding the increase in the machine-readable passport (MRP) fee is incorrect.  

According to a spokesperson of the ministry, there has been no increase in the fees for MRP. 

However, the Directorate of Immigration and Passports has increased the fee schedule for the issuance of e-passports but not for MRP within the country. 

 The spokesperson further observed that the federal government has approved the issuance of e-passports but this facility will be launched shortly for Pakistani citizens.