Pakistan appoints maritime law consultant for first ferry service to Gulf countries
Research Centre for International Maritime Law & Practice to provide legal expertise ensuring ferry service complies with international maritime laws and standards
Pakistan and UAE begin visa waiver for official and diplomatic passports
DPM/FM says that the new policy is now active at all airports in both countries
Government bans road travel to Iran and Iraq for Arbaeen pilgrims
Despite the ban on road travel, the government will facilitate pilgrims through air travel
Islamabad to get electric tram service for modern, eco-friendly transport
Capital Development Authority plans electric trams and bus system upgrades, aiming to enhance mobility, sustainability, and accessibility for Islamabad citizens
Pakistan ranks among weakest passports globally, tied for 96th place with Somalia and Yemen
Pakistani passport holders can travel visa-free to just 32 countries, while Singapore leads with access to 193 destinations
Saudi low-cost airline Flyadeal to launch four new routes to Pakistan
The new services are scheduled to begin between August 24 and August 26 and will operate two to three times a week using Airbus A320 aircraft
Iran Air to start direct flights from Quetta to Zahidan and Mashhad
The flights aim to support trade, reduce travel time and costs for traders, and improve connectivity between the two countries
Pakistani diplomatic and official passport holders exempt from UAE visa requirements from August 1
Both countries to further ease visa requirements for media personnel and other select groups
Pakistan’s passport climbs to 100th place globally, offering visa-free access to 32 countries
Global ranking improves from 113th in 2021, reflecting enhanced diplomatic ties and new UAE visa exemption for officials
Dutch consumer groups plan legal action against Booking.com over hotel prices
They claim Dutch consumers have suffered hundreds of millions of euros in financial harm due to the company’s pricing practices
Punjab to establish 2,000 EV charging stations, introduce 600 electric buses
Initiative aims to modernise transport facilities across the province with the introduction of electric buses and extensive charging infrastructure
PIA brings home 121 Pakistanis in special repatriation flight from Iran via Baku
PIA says it remains committed to national service by ensuring the safe return of Pakistani citizens during disruptions
Careem to suspend ride-hailing services in Pakistan
Mudassir Sheikha cites challenging macroeconomic reality, intensifying competition, and global capital allocation as factors that made it hard to justify the investment levels required to deliver a safe and dependable service in the country
Punjab leads as over one million Pakistanis seek employment abroad in 2024-25
404,345 workers migrate from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa follows with 187,000, while smaller numbers migrate from Balochistan and northern areas
CDA rolls back Metro Bus fare hike after Prime Minister’s intervention
Prime Minister orders reversal of 100% fare hike for Metro Bus and Electric Vehicle services in Islamabad