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...

Pakistan, Iran plan ferry to boost pilgrims and trade

Published on: October 25, 2025 2:25 PM Pakistan and Iran are considering a ferry service to improve trade and religious tourism. The initiative would offer a low-cost travel option for both pilgrims and traders. Federal Minister for Maritime...

Pakistan may host freed Palestinian prisoners

Published on: October 25, 2025 2:47 PM CAIRO – Pakistan, along with Qatar, Turkey, and Malaysia, is being considered as a potential destination for the resettlement of Palestinian prisoners released in a recent hostage exchange between Israel and...

Pakistan International Airlines resumes UK flights after five-year ban

Pakistan International Airlines has resumed flights to the UK for the first time in five years after the lifting of a ban imposed over a fake pilots’ licence scandal. The state-run airline was banned from the UK and the EU in June 2020 after a...

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...

Pakistan, Iran mull ferry service for pilgrims, traders

A ferry service between Pakistan and Iran has been proposed to boost trade and religious tourism, offering a cost-effective travel option for both pilgrims and traders. Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry proposed...

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...

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...

Islamabad, Kabul to Hold Second Round of Talks in Istanbul Today

Islamabad and Kabul officials will convene in Istanbul on Saturday to discuss unresolved border security issues as tensions rise and key crossings remain restricted. Islamabad and Kabul authorities have resumed negotiations in Istanbul aimed at...

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...

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...

 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...

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...

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...

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...

Pakistan, Türkiye discuss joint ventures in shipbuilding

ISLAMABAD - Pakistan and Türkiye have explored new avenues of maritime cooperation, including the possible launch of a ferry service between the two countries and collaboration in shipbuilding, ship operations, and the shipbreaking industry. The...

Lahore Schools to get Early Winter Vacations amid choking smog?

LAHORE – Punjab capital Lahore and other cities are choking under alarming high smog, yet no school closures have been announced. Air Quality Index (AQI) in Lahore soared to near 300-350 range, making it most polluted city in the world after...

Pakistan working on transnational rail, road projects: PM

Shehbaz Sharif says new scheme such as Trans-Afghan Railway, Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Railway Corridor to boost regional connectivity Invites Qatari investors to explore new avenues of collaboration. ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on...

Your November Travel Checklist: 3 Perfect Places For Family And Friends

The month of November certainly calls for a trip, courtesy of the clear skies and brisk breezes. When it comes to embarking on a getaway, India’s diverse landscape offers various options to choose from. And, the best part about travelling in India...

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....