What Did Not Change
Ranking 98th still means Pakistani citizens face systemic barriers to high-value destinations. Europe, North America, the UK, and most of East Asia remain heavily gated. The same week that passport rankings were being discussed, reports emerged of the United States freezing immigrant visa processing for several countries, including Pakistan—a reminder that passport strength and consular access are different instruments.
Passport indices measure potential access. Visa freezes measure political appetite. The former can improve while the latter contracts.
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