Dubai: Passport processing services at the Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General in Dubai have been temporarily suspended due to technical and maintenance issues, the mission confirmed on Wednesday.

The disruption has led to a complete halt in all in-person passport services, with no timeline announced for the restoration of operations. Officials said services will remain suspended until further notice.

According to a senior official, Pakistan’s passport services have been affected in several countries due to a major technical glitch, with expatriates in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states among those most impacted.

An embassy spokesperson told Gulf News that the online system experienced a breakdown on Wednesday morning, forcing an immediate suspension of services.…