Pakistan, Iran form joint committee to resolve border trade hurdles

Pakistan and Iran have agreed to establish a joint committee aimed at removing logistical bottlenecks and facilitating smoother cross-border trade between the two neighboring countries. The understanding was reached during a meeting between Iran’s...

Emirates Showcases Retrofitted B777 with Premium Economy to Celebrate 40th Anniversary to Karachi

Forty years ago, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, launched its first flight, EK600, on the route to Karachi. To commemorate the milestone Emirates today showcased its retrofitted B777, featuring Premium Economy cabins, at...

The GSTC Certification Strengthens our Commitment to Sustainable Practices: Berrivin

Travel Daily Media (TDM): Sustainability is a key driver in hospitality today. How is your organisation advancing its sustainability initiatives, and what does the pending certification signify for your operations? Olivier Berrivin (OB): We are...

Hyderabad-Australia air travel demand doubles in eight years

Hyderabad: Air travel between Hyderabad and Australia has witnessed a significant surge over the past eight years, with passenger numbers nearly doubling on both Melbourne and Sydney routes. According to senior manager (Route Network Planning) at...

Pakistan Railways modernization efforts gaining momentum: Hanif Abbasi

- Advertisement - LAHORE, Oct 26 (APP):Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi has said that the process of modernizing Pakistan Railways and providing better facilities to passengers is continuing successfully. Addressing a press conference...

Islamabad SP postmortem confirms bullet wound on forehead as cause of death

ISLAMABAD - The death of Islamabad Police officer Adeel Akbar shook the city on Thursday with the authorities still not confirming whether it was a suicide case or just and incident. One thing is, however, very much clear that the deceased...

Pakistan can turn strategic connectivity into economic strength: Iftikhar Malik

- Advertisement - LAHORE, Oct 26 (APP):SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry former President Iftikhar Ali Malik on Sunday congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for successfully hosting the two-day Regional Transport Ministers Conference in...

Pakistan Top General Meets Yunus In Bangladesh; Discusses Trade, Connectivity, Defence

Last Updated:October 26, 2025, 14:33 IST General Mirza said a two-way shipping route between Karachi and Chittagong has commenced operations. General Mirza Meets Yunus, Discusses Trade, Connectivity, and Defence CooperationThe Chairman of...

Sri Lanka’s Tour Prep Underway as Security Delegation Visits Pakistan

Preparations for Sri Lanka’s upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan have officially begun, as a Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) reconnaissance team arrived in Lahore to review arrangements and security measures ahead of next month’s tri-nation series....

All Airports in Pakistan to Go Cashless in Major Digital Transformation

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced plans to make all airports nationwide fully cashless. Under this initiative, passengers and staff will soon be able to access all airport services using digital payments, completely eliminating...

Rs. 580 Million Road Project to Connect Major Tourist Spots With Karakoram Highway

The government has approved Rs. 580 million for the construction of the Datta-Kotkay Bypass, a key project that will link the Karakoram Highway with the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad Road. The new bypass, approved by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Speaker...

NHA Proposes New Name for Islamabad’s T-Chowk

The National Highway Authority (NHA) has recommended that the Capital Development Authority (CDA) rename T-Chowk, located at the junction of G.T. Road and Islamabad Expressway, to Potohar Chowk, arguing that the letter “T” has no relevance to the...

'Pak's ISI Funding Western Tourists To Malign India's Image', Foreign Vloggers Exploiting 'Poverty' Narrative Exposed By Netizens

'Pak's ISI Funding Western Tourists To Malign India's Image', Foreign Vloggers Exploiting 'Poverty' Narrative Exposed By Netizens | X @HPhobiaWatch An outrage has erupted on social media as several posts alleging that foreign tourists...

Punjab education minister shares update on weekly holidays for schools

LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat announced that all educational institutions in the province will also observe a weekly holiday on Saturdays along with Sundays. He stated that the “Smart and Reduced” syllabus for...

Kabul Seeks Alternate Routes As Uncertainty At Pakistan Border Affects Trade

New Delhi: Uncertainty at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border following heavy exchanges of fire this month comes at a time when reports indicate a boom in Kabul’s agricultural exports, with dried fruits emerging as the country’s most valuable export...

‘I felt trapped between two countries for years’: Woman born in Pakistan gets Indian citizenship after two-decade struggle

In 2004, as militancy began to creep into Pakistan’s Swat Valley, a Hindu business family in Mingora — the region’s bustling trade hub — made a difficult decision. Dina Nath, who runs a wholesale food business, decided to send his young daughter,...

Pakistan’s Mikaeel makes history with double crown at ITF J-30

LAHORE - Mikaeel Ali Baig delivered a landmark performance at the ITF Pakistan International J-30 Junior Tennis Championships-2025 (Leg 1), clinching both the boys’ Under-18 singles and doubles titles in front of a packed crowd at the PTF-SDA...

Punjab govt orders FIRs against those housing illegal Afghans

LAHORE - The Punjab government has decided to register FIRs against all individuals renting or leasing properties—including houses, shops, factories, hotels, and petrol pumps—to illegal foreign nationals, particularly the Afghans illegally...

CM directs measures to facilitate Raiwind Ijtima

LAHORE - On the special instructions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the Lahore Highway Division has expedited patchwork and maintenance of major roads in Raiwind and adjoining areas to facilitate participants attending the Annual...

Tablighi Ijtima in Raiwind: CM directs steps for facilitating pilgrims

LAHORE: On Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s special directions, Lahore Highway Division expedited patchwork and maintenance of all major roads in Raiwind and surrounding areas leading to Raiwind “Tgablighi Markaz” in order to facilitate...