Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has introduced an evening shift for consular services, extending working hours to facilitate citizens.
According to an official announcement issued by FM Dar den X, consular services would now be available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, significantly increasing accessibility and convenience for the public.
The initiative is part of the ministry’s wider efforts to streamline and ensure service provision close to citizens. Officials said details of the revised timings had been detailed in a public notice issued by the ministry.
As part of our commitment to improving the delivery of public services, I am pleased to announce the launch of an evening shift for consular services at the Department of Foreign Affairs.
Citizens can now use consular services from 8:00am to 8:00pm Monday to Friday, making our… pic.twitter.com/3ibNmUhsBG
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) July 27, 2026
Previously, consular services at MOFA were provided during normal public business hours, with citizens required to visit relevant offices within the designated daytime schedule.
The limited hours often presented challenges for individuals, especially overseas Pakistanis and working professionals, who had difficulty accessing services during regular office hours. The introduction of an evening shift aims to address these concerns by expanding service availability and providing greater flexibility to applicants.
