Important news for passport makers

by times news cr

(24News) To address the‍ passport crisis, ⁢the ​authorities have decided to invest in‍ new and modern ⁤equipment.

In‍ response ‌to the crisis, the passport authorities have⁤ taken several measures to​ expedite the ⁣issuance process.⁢ These ⁢include the purchase of 20 new laminators and 20 printers, along with 5 modern RMP and⁣ 2 e-passport printers. With these additions, the office⁣ can now ​print 1,000 passports ⁤in an hour,⁤ significantly improving the previous rate.

Furthermore, the printing capacity is expected to increase​ from 22,000 to 55,000 ⁤per day with the new equipment. The passport‌ authorities have ⁢also secured a ​supply of lamination paper ​for the ⁤next ⁤six months. Additionally, plans are ⁣underway to order new printers on a regular basis, every two months, to maintain ⁢optimal capacity.

To enhance processing‍ speed, a⁢ new database ‍is being created to⁣ facilitate faster verification of data from other institutions such ​as NADRA.⁢ Simultaneously, the‌ renovation work of⁤ the ⁤passport ‌office building is ongoing.

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