Islamabad [Pakistan], January 9 (ANI): Pakistan’s passport has been ranked among the many weakest on the planet, securing the 103rd spot within the Henley Passport Index 2025, a big drop from its place within the earlier 12 months, as reported by The News International.
This 12 months, Pakistan shared the identical rank as Yemen, providing visa-free entry to solely 33 countries–starkly contrasting the main passports globally. The Henley Index, which ranks the passports of 199 nations based mostly on their visa-free journey accessibility, depends on unique knowledge from the International Air Transport Association (IATA), The News International reported.
According to The News International, the passport rating highlights a regarding actuality for Pakistani residents, with Pakistan now falling behind different nations by way of world mobility. In comparability, Singapore holds the highest spot, with its passport granting visa-free entry to 195 nations. Following intently behind are Japan and several other European nations, together with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, which now rank third with entry to 192 locations. Countries like Finland and South Korea, as soon as larger on the checklist, additionally dropped a spot up to now 12 months.
Iraq (104th), Syria (a hundred and fifth), and Afghanistan (106th) are among the many nations with weaker passports than Pakistan. Meanwhile, nations corresponding to Somalia, Nepal, Palestine, and Bangladesh rank simply above Pakistan. Somalia holds the 102nd place, just one spot forward of Pakistan.
The News International reported that in 2024, the Pakistani passport was already ranked as one of many worst globally, positioned at 104th place. However, the 2025 rankings mark a slight enchancment, albeit nonetheless reflecting restricted journey freedom for Pakistani nationals. This low rating highlights the challenges Pakistani residents face in accessing world alternatives and raises questions concerning the nation’s diplomatic relations and passport power.
As the Henley Passport Index underscores the rising divide in world mobility, the Pakistani passport’s poor rating serves as a reminder of the obstacles many face in a world the place journey is more and more seen as an indication of worldwide connectivity and alternative. (ANI)