Over 66,000 passengers stopped from flying abroad, 56,000 Pakistani beggars deported from Saudi Arabia, FIA tells NA panel
51,000 passengers were stopped due to questionable travel documents; NA panel seeks SOPs, complaints mechanism as document fraud dominates off-loading cases
Trump adds seven more countries to full travel ban list
White House says expanded ban goes into effect January 1; Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, Syria subject to travel ban; Additional 15 countries face partial restrictions
Interior minister orders crackdown on visa agents, says no traveller with valid documents should be stopped
Mohsin Naqvi says only passengers with fake or unverified documents will be offloaded as FIA probes recent airport incidents
Confusion deepens over UAE visas as Pakistani applicants face high rejection rates: report
Travel agents cite 70–80% refusal for individual applicants despite UAE’s denial of any formal ban
UN launches migration network in Pakistan to improve governance
Network aims to strengthen safe, orderly migration and combat human trafficking; first Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund also introduced.
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
Minister urges swift launch of Pakistan’s first ferry service to boost sea travel, support pilgrims
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs calls for reforms in ferry licensing procedures, financial facilitation, and digitalization to ensure affordable and efficient sea travel
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
