Pakistan Railways (PR) is all set to re-introduce the high-speed Shalimar Express passenger train, which was suspended last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As per recent media reports, the train will resume its service from May 1st, and will operate between Lahore and Karachi via Sahiwal, instead of Faisalabad, which was the previous route. […]
Austria’s Wiener Zeitung is considered to be one of the world’s oldest newspapers still in print. Now the newspaper intend to start publishing online after a decision given by the Austrian Parliament. The decision was long pending due to a dispute between the newspaper and the government authorities about the future of the newspaper. Now […]
Image: Geo.TV Pakistan is one of the 20 countries which are likely to get excessive rainfall this year, as predicted by the United Nations’ Globally Information and Early Warning System (GIEWS) of the food and agricultural organization (FAO). The report also suggests that while 20 countries will receive more rain than usual 42 countries are […]
Beginning on 1 July, foreign nationals holding temporary visas from India, Pakistan, China, and Nepal who have been living continuously in the New South Wales (NSW) region for at least six months will face stricter regulations when it comes to obtaining a driving license. The NSW government has mandated that these drivers must now take […]
Image: Al Jazeera A local media outlet on Wednesday reported that for the first time in the history of Pakistan, the government received less Hajj applications against the quota allocated by the Saudi Government. The Express Tribune also reported that the government is thinking to surrendering the used quota to the Saudi Government. However, the […]
Image: File Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) recently announced that passengers can now avail amazing discount on tickets this Eid-ul-Fitr from 22nd to 23rd April, 2023. The national carrier has announced up to 10% off on fares for domestic passengers. The federal government on Thursday has announced a five-day holiday on Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a notification […]
image: VOX Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has told the media that there will be no balloting this year for Hajj. All applications received under the government Hajj scheme will be accepted as the number of applications received is very less than the allocated seats. Dar had a brief session with media along with Minister for […]
Pakistan’s government is reportedly considering surrendering 40,000 seats out of the total 179,210 Hajj quota assigned to Pakistan by Saudi Arabia for this year’s Hajj due to a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. The decision was discussed during a meeting chaired by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar to review progress on the Hajj Scheme for the […]
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the mission CHAPEA (Crew Habitat for the Exploration of Mars Analogs) to start preparing human beinto live on the red planet The NASA has designed three such analog missions to understand the requirements necessary to inhibit Mars. The first analogue missi is already starting this year, while […]
FIFA has recently announced that it will pay clubs $355 millions for sending players to the World Cup 2026 and 2030. Earlier this compensation was $209 Million for the world cups 2018 and 2022. The recent remuneration by FIFA has been increased by up to 70%. In this regard, a Memorandum of Understanding signed between […]
The cost of the annual Hajj pilgrimage has surged dramatically this year, as the Religious Affairs Minister in Pakistan announced a significant increase in package prices. The official Hajj cost for Pakistani pilgrims now exceeds Rs. 1.175 million, a substantial rise from last year’s expense of Rs. 826,000. The rise in expenditure can be attributed […]
SBP Directs Banks to Keep Branches Open on Weekend for Hajj 2023 Applications
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently updated its regulations for tourist visas for families. These new regulations are aimed at making it easier for families to visit the country while ensuring the safety and security of all visitors. Under the new regulations, families who wish to visit the UAE on a tourist visa can […]
Burj Al-Arab, also known as the “Tower of the Arabs,” is a luxury hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The hotel stands at a height of 321 meters and is considered as one of the most iconic buildings in the world. The Burj Al-Arab is not only known for its opulent amenities, but also for […]
An Indian commercial flight going from New Delhi to Doha made an emergency landing at Jinnah Terminal International Airport in Karachi. According to the sources at Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCCA), the flight reported a medical emergency after one of the passengers on board was not feeling well. The captain contacted the Karachi Air Traffic […]
Germany has long been considered a top destination for foreign workers, attracting individuals from all corners of the world with its strong economy, high standard of living, and diverse culture. However, recent years have seen a shift in the preferences of foreign workers, with other countries emerging as preferred destinations. In this blog post, we […]
Dubai, the iconic city of the United Arab Emirates, has recently been ranked as the cleanest and safest city globally. The ranking comes as a result of a global survey conducted by CEOWORLD Magazine, a leading business and finance publication. The survey considered several factors such as crime rate, environmental policies, air quality, and sanitation […]
According to statistics, nine Pakistanis are letting go their citizenship each year and in the last eight years, the number has reached 2500. Most of these Pakistanis head to Germany and around 330 of them are traders. SAMAA TV got hold of some documents which revealed that Pakistani nationals are embracing mostly the European nationalities […]
Pakistan is a land of diverse natural beauty, and its waterfalls are no exception. From the towering heights of the Himalayas to the verdant hills of the North and the rugged terrain of Balochistan, Pakistan boasts a wide variety of breathtaking waterfalls. Here are the top 10 most spectacular waterfalls in Pakistan: 1. Neelum Valley […]
According to PBS spokesperson, next election in Pakistan will be conducted on basis of updated data gathered via digital consensus. The digital consensus will start from Wednesday throughout Pakistan, as stated by the spokesperson of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Sarwar Gondal was addressing to a conference where he said that on 20th February […]
