Pakistan Introduces AI-Powered App to Pre-Screen Travelers, Crack Down on Fake Visas

The government is introducing a new AI-powered application designed to pre-screen travelers, identifying in advance who is eligible for international travel and who may be barred. This initiative is part of a broader effort to strengthen border security and streamline immigration procedures.

Authorities plan a strict crackdown on fake travel documents, fraudulent visa agents, and organized “agent mafias” involved in illegal travel operations. Passports of deported individuals will be canceled to prevent re-entry, and reforms will be implemented in the “Protector” visa stamp system to enhance transparency and ensure a more secure, efficient immigration process.