Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) had introduced an evening shift for consular services, extending working hours to facilitate citizens.
According to an official announcement posted by FM Dar on X, consular services would now be available from 8am to 8pm, Monday through Friday, significantly increasing accessibility and convenience for the public.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s broader efforts to enhance efficiency and ensure citizen-centric service delivery. Officials said details of the revised timings had been outlined in a public notice issued by the ministry.
As part of our commitment to improving public service delivery, I am pleased to announce the launch of an Evening Shift for Consular Services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Citizens can now avail Consular Services from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, making our… pic.twitter.com/3ibNmUhsBG
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) July 27, 2026
Previously, consular services at the MOFA were provided during regular government working hours, with citizens required to visit relevant offices within the designated daytime schedule.
The limited timings often posed challenges for individuals, particularly overseas Pakistanis and working professionals, who faced difficulties in accessing services during conventional office hours. The introduction of an evening shift aims to address these concerns by extending service availability and providing greater flexibility to applicants.
