Asaan Khidmat Centres to Expand to Peshawar, Bannu, AJK and GB
PM orders Asaan Khidmat Centres expansion to Peshawar, Bannu, Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and Skardu. Islamabad centre processed 171,000+ applications this year.
The government is expanding Asaan Khidmat Centres, one-stop offices offering more than 60 public services under one roof, beyond Islamabad. On 1 October 2026, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered faster work on centres in Muzaffarabad, Gilgit and Skardu and immediate steps for Peshawar and Bannu. On 6 October, the chief secretaries of AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan were told to start tendering, with funds from the federal government.
Where new Asaan Khidmat Centres are planned
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Islamabad (G-9) | Operating; expansion and extra staff ordered |
| Muzaffarabad (AJK) | Work to be expedited; tendering ordered |
| Gilgit and Skardu (GB) | Work to be expedited; tendering ordered |
| Peshawar and Bannu | Immediate steps ordered, using existing federal buildings |
Sources: APP (1 October) and APP (6 October).
What services Asaan Khidmat Centres offer
A Pakistan Asaan Khidmat Centre offers more than 60 services in one place, including passports, NADRA identity services, domicile, and birth and death certificates (ProPakistani). The aim is to stop citizens having to visit several offices for related paperwork.
How the Islamabad centre is performing
The Islamabad centre processed more than 171,000 applications between January and September 2026, the prime minister was told. He asked for service times to be cut further, more staff at busy counters and a third-party audit of the centre’s performance.
What else is being considered
- Using centrally located post offices and other government buildings to offer Asaan Khidmat services in more cities.
- A revenue-sharing arrangement with departments such as NADRA and the Immigration and Passports Department.
- Working with the private sector to set up centres in other parts of the country.
APP noted that no final decision had yet been taken on implementing these wider options.
What it means for citizens
If the plans go ahead, residents of AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa could get passport, identity and civil registration services at one counter instead of travelling between offices. Until then, many services are available online; see our guides to NADRA CNIC renewal and getting a birth certificate in Punjab.
Frequently asked questions
What is an Asaan Khidmat Centre?
A one-stop government facility offering more than 60 services, such as passports, NADRA services, domicile and birth and death certificates.
Where is the Islamabad Asaan Khidmat Centre?
In sector G-9, Islamabad.
Which new cities will get centres?
Muzaffarabad, Gilgit, Skardu, Peshawar and Bannu are in the current plans.
