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

CDA increases electric bus fares from Rs50 to Rs100 per ride for Islamabad commuters

Revised fares are expected to generate Rs2.33 billion, but CDA will still need a Rs2.79 billion subsidy annually to maintain services

Budget airline AirAsia X enters Pakistan with four weekly Karachi flights

The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur brings 298 passengers to Karachi and departs with 315

Kuwait resumes issuing visas to Pakistanis, enhancing bilateral ties

Visa approvals include work, family, tourist, and commercial categories; plans to bring 1,200 nurses to Kuwait's healthcare sector underway

Pakistan leads asylum applications in UK with 11,048 claims in FY2024-25

Pakistanis now account for the largest share of asylum seekers in the UK, surpassing other nationalities

Indians cancel holidays in Turkey, Azerbaijan after support for Pakistan in conflict

Bookings for Azerbaijan and Turkey decreased by 60% while cancellations have surged by 250% during the last week, says spokesperson for MakeMyTrip 

UK issues travel advisory for Pakistan and India amid rising tensions

Citizens urged to avoid travel near the border and LoC as security risks increase.

Sindh highway closures spark transport crisis, disrupt exports

Thousands of export-bound containers stuck on highways leading to Karachi Port, threatening significant economic damage 

PIA’s first direct flight for Baku departs from Lahore

The airline will operate weekly flights on the Lahore-Baku route, with frequency adjustments based on passenger demand

Pakistanis eligible for five-year UAE visas after issue resolution, says envoy

The new visa policy follows increased scrutiny of Pakistani travelers due to concerns over begging and other unlawful activities

Saudi Arabia suspends short-term visas for 14 countries including Pakistan

The Saudi government says short-term visa holders may stay or enter until April 13

Pakistan among 43 countries facing possible US travel restrictions

Pakistan placed on ‘orange list’ with tightened travel restrictions for immigrant and tourist visa applicants; wealthy business travelers may still be allowed entry

New Trump travel ban could bar Afghans, Pakistanis soon: report 

New ban could affect tens of thousands of Afghans who have been cleared for resettlement in the US as refugees; Top US officials due to submit travel ban report

Lahore to get first fully underground Blue Line Metro Train

27-kilometer project, running from Valencia Town to Babu Sabu Chowk, expected to be completed within three years at Rs600 billion

Vehicles without M-Tag to pay 25% extra toll from February 1

The shift to a 100% M-Tag regime aims to digitize toll collection, reduce cash transactions, and manage traffic flow, the NHA says