Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced a 30% reduction in fare for its Islamabad-Beijing route, which will benefit passengers traveling between Pakistan and China. The national carrier currently operates a weekly passenger flight for this route on Sundays. This reduction in fare will significantly benefit Pakistani and Chinese citizens traveling for education, business, jobs, or […]
Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, has announced a significant reduction in the processing time for temporary resident visas (TRVs) for Pakistani applicants. According to Fraser, the processing time for a complete TRV application from Pakistan has been reduced from 802 days to only 60 days, with a further decrease to 30 […]
Image: AFP Talha Mehmood, Religious Affairs Minister, while addressing the National Assembly on Tuesday said that there will be no VIP Hajj Facilities for the members of parliament (MPs). Mehmood said, “The facilities that will be provided to the common Hujjaj will also be provided to the MPs. I have clearly said that no one […]
Image: Profit by Pakistan Today Chinese authorities have agreed to keep Khunjerab Pass open throughout the year for travel and trade activities. Amjad Hussain, a PPP leader from Gilgit-Baltistan told the media that China has also allowed import of different items from Pakistan on easy terms and conditions. Hussain also added that the people of […]
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 […]
