The Henley Passport Index has once again positioned the Pakistani passport as the fourth-worst globally, revealing no improvement over the past five years. The latest ranking places Pakistan at 101st out of 104 countries, with a score of 34 out of a possible 227 destinations.
The score signifies that ordinary Pakistani passport holders have visa-free access to only 34 destinations, based on data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In contrast, top-ranking passports, such as those from France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and Singapore, share the first spot with an impressive score of 194.
Afghanistan secures the unfortunate title of the world’s worst passport, allowing entry to only 28 destinations. Following closely are Syria and Iraq, positioned as the second and third worst, with access to 29 and 31 destinations, respectively.
Other South Asian countries outperform Pakistan in this aspect, with Bangladesh at 97 (42 destinations), Sri Lanka at 96 (45 destinations), and Nepal at 98 (40 destinations). India stands out in the region, securing the 80th spot with a score of 62.
Despite its ranking, the Pakistani passport still provides visa-free access to a limited number of destinations, including countries like Barbados, Maldives, Qatar, Sri Lanka, among others. The consistent placement highlights the challenges Pakistani passport holders face in terms of global travel compared to their international counterparts.
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