Passports Act, 1974 — section 2

2. Definitions. In this Act, unless there is anything repugnant in the subject or context,

(a)“passport” means a passport 1[including a diplomatic passport and an official passport] which is for the time being valid, and includes any such permit, or other travel document authorising the holder thereof to travel from Pakistan to any other country, issued by or under the authority of the Federal Government; .

(b)“Prescribed” means prescribed by rules made under this Act.