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

Transport fares surge as fuel prices rise for third consecutive time

Bus, railway, and freight charges increase; commuters struggle with higher costs

Lahore gets first batch of 27 electric buses

Equipped with GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, and USB ports, fleet to cover the longest route from Railway Station to Green Town 

Wego expands OTA platform to Pakistan, enables direct bookings

Leading MENA travel app to showcase offerings at Pakistan Travel Mart 2025

Biden’s airline fee transparency rule halted by U.S. appeals court

USDOT estimates consumers overpay $543 million annually due to hidden fees, boosting airline revenue

Govt raises fares for Peoples Bus Service

New fare structure, ranging from 20% to 60% increases, will take effect from February 1

Tajikistan opens visa section in Karachi

The new facility will ease travel for traders, industrialists, and investors, fostering opportunities in trade, tourism, and collaboration in technology and resources, says Malik Khuda Bakhsh

Bangladesh simplifies visa process to enhance trade ties with Pakistan

Bangladesh’s population of 180 million offers a large market, but trade with Pakistan remains underutilized, says High Commissioner

Gilgit-Baltistan earns spot on CNN’s top 25 must-visit destinations for 2025

CNN highlights Gilgit-Baltistan’s unparalleled adventure tourism and breathtaking peaks

Faisal Movers operations suspended after fatal motorway accident

Operations halted after violations, including overspeeding and driver fatigue, revealed in fatal crash investigation

First batch of 146 electric buses arrives in Islamabad

Remaining 14 buses en route from China; Zero-point charging station construction underway