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

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