Visit Visa Job Hunt? Pakistanis Warned of Serious Risks
ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis planning to travel abroad on visit or tourist visas in search of employment have been warned against assuming that such visas can easily be converted into…
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Going Abroad on a “Free Visa”? Know the Risks
ISLAMABAD, September 29, 2026: Pakistanis planning to travel abroad on what is commonly described as a “free visa” have been advised to understand the…
New Tourism Stop Opens in Lower Dir
LOWER DIR: Jan Restaurant and Fish Point has been inaugurated at Osakai on the Peshawar-Chitral main highway in Lower Dir, with speakers describing the…
Private Hajj Bookings Gain Momentum After Ministry Intervention
ISLAMABAD: Bookings under Pakistan’s private Hajj scheme have accelerated following intervention and monitoring by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, with 21,547…
Azerbaijan Showcases Tourism Opportunities Across Pakistan
KARACHI: Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB), in collaboration with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) and three Azerbaijani tourism industry partners, held a series of promotional roadshows in…
Crowd Gathers by Pacific Ocean to Scream Away Frustrations
More than 100 people gathered near San Francisco’s Ocean Beach to collectively scream toward the Pacific Ocean, using an unusual event to release frustration…
NADRA Vaccination Certificate Mandatory for International Travel
KARACHI: International passengers will not be allowed to travel from September 14 without a NADRA vaccination certificate, according to an announcement by the Airport…
Law Minister Orders Faster Document Verification for Overseas Pakistanis
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar has directed authorities to establish a coordinated and expedited system to facilitate the…
Jam Kamal Khan Attends Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong
HONG KONG, September 9, 2026: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan attended the opening ceremony of the 11th Belt and Road Summit in…
Over 90,000 Pakistanis visited Azerbaijan last year as air links expand
BAKU, September 3: More than 90,000 Pakistani tourists visited Azerbaijan last year as improved air connectivity and transport links strengthened people-to-people ties between the…
Foreign Tourist Goes Missing While Returning From Musa Ka Musalla Peak
MANSEHRA: An Irish tourist has gone missing while returning from the 13,500-foot-high Musa Ka Musalla peak in Mansehra, police said. According to police, the…
Australia Work Visa: Check Your Eligibility Before Applying
Pakistanis considering skilled employment in Australia can check their potential eligibility through the Australian Department of Home Affairs’ official points calculator before starting a…
GOPKZ Launches AI-Powered Travel Platform
ISLAMABAD, August 15, 2026: GOPKZ has launched what it describes as Pakistan’s first AI-powered online travel agency, introducing a digital tourism platform designed to…
Umrah to Cost More as Saudi Arabia Announces New Rule for Pakistanis
Saudi Arabia has announced a new policy for Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan, making a mandatory Nusuk meal voucher part of the Umrah visa process…
UAE Reopens Visit Visas for Pakistanis
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has resumed issuing visit visas for Pakistani citizens who apply through registered travel agents, providing relief to applicants who…
KPCTA Rolls Out Tourist Safety Campaign Across Abbottabad’s Popular Destinations
ABBOTTABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has launched a district-wide tourist safety awareness campaign across Abbottabad to promote safe and responsible…
Where Can Pakistanis Travel Without a Traditional Visa? Here’s the Latest List
Pakistani Passport Holders Can Still Travel to 30 Countries With Ease Despite Low Global Ranking Despite its relatively weak global ranking, the Pakistani passport…