In a recent development that has impacted citizens seeking new passports, the government has announced a significant increase in the fast-track passport processing fees, reported 24NewsHD TV channel. 

According to the revised fee structure, a 36-page passport valid for 5 years will now cost Rs 12,500, while the fee for a 10-year passport of the same page count has been set at Rs 16,200.

For a more extensive 72-page passport, the 5-year validity option comes with a fee of 18,500 PKR, and the 10-year validity is priced at 25,200 PKR.

Furthermore, the premium 100-page passport with a 10-year validity period will now cost 32,000 PKR.

This increase is part of a series of reforms aimed at improving passport services and security features.