The Pakistani passport is still in terrible shape, ranking fourth weakest globally, according to the most recent data released by the resident consultancy firm Henley & Partners.
The 240 million-person nation is ranked 106th out of the world’s nations in the Henley Passport Index 2024, making it the fourth worst. Despite this, travelers are able to enter 34 countries without a visa.
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Pakistan’s score has dropped from 79th to 101st since the index was created in 2006, primarily as a result of a dearth of comprehensive policymaking to draw in foreign tourists and investment. Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan are the three war-torn countries whose passports rate lower than Pakistan’s.
Holders of a Pakistani passport were previously granted visa-free entry into 31 countries; however, the recently released index includes three additional countries.
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France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Singapore
Spain
Finland
Netherlands
South Korea
Sweden
Austria
Denmark
Ireland
Luxembourg
United Kingdom
Belgium
Norway
Portugal
Australia
Greece
Malta
New Zealand
Switzerland
Canada
Laos
Liberia
Djibouti
Myanmar
South Sudan
Iran
Lebanon
Nigeria
Sudan
Eritrea
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
North Korea
Libya
Nepal
Palestinian Territory
Somalia
Yemen
Pakistan
Iraq
Syria
Afghanistan
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