Pakistan and the UAE have agreed to move ahead with a system that would let passengers clear immigration before they even board their flight from Pakistan, officials said. The plan came up in a meeting between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and a UAE delegation, and Radio Pakistan shared the details.
Addressing Common Travel Issues
The conversation mainly focused on the usual travel issues people complain about, like long lines after landing and delays that slow everyone down. Under the new setup, passengers would finish immigration checks in Pakistan, and when they reach the UAE they would not have to repeat the whole process again. Officials said it should cut waiting time, although they have not explained exactly how it will work yet.
Agreement and Coordination Plans
Both sides said they will sign a formal agreement to start the system, but there is no date so far. The technical side is still being worked on, and the plan will probably be tested on a trial basis first. Naqvi said Pakistan wants better coordination with the UAE on immigration matters and he called the idea a practical way to deal with problems travelers face all the time. The UAE team said they are ready to cooperate and move things forward.
Benefits and Global Context
The Express Tribune reported that the move is part of larger efforts to make travel smoother, especially for people who fly between Pakistan and the UAE often.
Some other countries already use this kind of pre‑immigration setup, and passengers complete all checks before departure, so they skip long lines after landing.. Pakistan and the UAE seem ready to try the same approach.