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Pakistan and Uzbekistan strengthen tourism ties with direct flights and cultural initiatives
ISLAMABAD: Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized the importance of easing travel between the two countries to boost tourism and cultural ties. Speaking at a special ceremony, Tukhtaev noted that the “Silk Route,” a...
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Pakistan: Gunmen abduct 18 labourers in Khuzdar
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 25 (ANI): Armed assailants attacked a construction company's camp in Balochistan's Khuzdar district in Pakistan, abducting 18 labourers and torching several vehicles and pieces of heavy machinery, The Express Tribune...
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Pakistan and Iran explore new blue economy initiatives with focus on connectivity and maritime trade
Pakistan and Iran have initiated discussions to enhance cooperation in the blue economy by improving road, railway, and maritime connectivity. The talks took place during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad...
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Pakistan's national flag carrier resumes UK flights after 5-year ban over fake pilot licence scandal
State-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Saturday resumed its flight operations to the UK after a five-year suspension following a ban imposed over a fake pilot licence scandal. The "first flight from Islamabad to Manchester since July...
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Pakistan’s PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban
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State-run Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday, marking its return after a five-year suspension following a fake pilot license scandal. PIA had been banned by both the UK and the European Union in...
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Pakistan International Airlines resumes UK operations after 5-year ban
State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumed flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday for the first time in five years following the lifting of a ban imposed over a fake pilot license scandal. The airline faced a ban from both the UK and the...
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Lahore ranks third among world’s most polluted cities as smog returns to Punjab
The bad air continued to choke Punjab on Saturday, with Lahore ranking third on the global air quality index (AQI) after recording an average AQI reading of 247, indicating unhealthy pollution levels across the city. According to the Punjab Air...
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Pakistan: Over 77,000 road crashes in five years expose Balochistan’s crumbling infrastructure
Balochistan’s roads have turned synonymous with danger and death, as over 77,000 accidents and nearly 1,800 fatalities have been recorded in the past five years, exposing the Pakistani authorities’ deep-seated negligence toward the province’s...
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Pakistan, Iran discuss strengthening blue economy through transport, maritime links
Pakistan and Iran have discussed exploring new avenues for cooperation in the blue economy by strengthening road, railway, and maritime connectivity between the two neighboring countries. The development came during a high-level meeting here on...
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CM Maryam orders early launch of Air Punjab on Lahore-Islamabad route
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday directed officials to make Air Punjab operational at the earliest. Chairing a meeting in Lahore, the chief minister instructed the authorities to complete all necessary formalities for...
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Canadian Dollar to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 25, 2025
KARACHI/OTTAWA- October 25, 2025: The Canadian Dollar (CAD) has edged down to 200.71 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, a slight decrease from 200.84 PKR on October 11. This minor dip follows a pattern of fluctuations, with recent rates...
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World News | Pakistan: Gunmen Abduct 18 Labourers in Khuzdar
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 25 (ANI): Armed assailants attacked a construction company's camp in Balochistan's Khuzdar district in Pakistan, abducting 18 labourers and torching several vehicles and pieces of heavy machinery, The Express Tribune...
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Uzbekistan opens doors to Pakistani tourists with new flights
Published on: October 25, 2025 5:07 PM Uzbekistan’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, emphasized easing travel to strengthen tourism and cultural ties. He highlighted the historic Silk Route that long connected the peoples of both nations....
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UAE to make major investment in Pakistan soon
Published on: October 25, 2025 7:05 PM A major investment from the United Arab Emirates is expected in Pakistan within the next few months. Officials said the related plans are in their final stages and will cover multiple economic sectors. The...
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Emirates Marks 40 Years of Operations to Karachi with Showcase of Retrofitted Boeing 777 Featuring Premium Economy
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 25 (APP):Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated 40 years of operations to Karachi by showcasing its retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring the airline’s latest Premium Economy cabin. The...
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Omani Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- 25 October 2025
As of today, October 25, 2025, one Omani Riyal (OMR) is trading at 730.82 Pakistani Rupees (PKR), a slight dip from last week’s 731.08 PKR. The Omani Riyal (﷼) is a steady currency, pegged to the US Dollar at 2.6008 since 1986, fueled by Oman’s...
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UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 25, 2025
The UAE Dirham (AED) has slipped to 76.50 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, reflecting a modest drop of 0.02 PKR from yesterday’s rate of 76.52 PKR, as confirmed by trusted financial sources tracking market trends. This movement harkens back to a...
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Kunar Dam in Kabul to curb water flow to Pakistan amid tensions
New Delhi: Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a dam on the Kunar River that will limit water flowing into Pakistan, a move that signals Kabul’s lack of trust in Islamabad’s machinations. The directive to expedite dam construction on the...
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SHC hears case over Chingchi, motor-cab rickshaw ban in Karachi
The Sindh High Court is hearing a series of petitions challenging the ban on Chingchi rickshaws and motor-cab rickshaws on Karachi’s major thoroughfares, highlighting the ongoing tensions between traffic management and the livelihoods of informal...
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Pakistan International Airlines Resumes UK Flights after 5-year Ban
State-run Pakistan International Airlines resumed flights to the United Kingdom on Saturday for the first time in five years following the lifting of a ban imposed over a fake pilot license scandal. The airline faced a ban from both the UK and the...
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