ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Senate has approved a bill to grant lifetime blue passports to senators, bringing them in line with members of the National Assembly.
Senator Abdul Qadir introduced the amendment to the Passports Act, 1974. The Senate approved the bill on Monday, October 19, 2026. Reports say the amendment would allow lawmakers to retain official blue passports after leaving office, subject to the prescribed conditions.
The Senate also approved a Criminal Laws Amendment Bill moved by Senator Fauzia Arshad. However, the available report did not provide details of the proposed criminal law changes.
