Punjab suspends tourism in Murree, Salt Range as monsoon rains cause devastation
ISLAMABAD – Punjab’s tourism industry has come to a grinding halt as monsoon rains, landslides, and cloudbursts disrupt travel in Murree, Salt Range, Kallar…
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PDWP allocates Rs 1.5 billion for restoration of religious sites
During its 19th meeting, the Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved Rs 96 billion for key development projects, including the preservation of…
Flash floods cut off Karakoram Highway in Gilgit-Baltistan, displacing families and stranding…
A severe wave of flash floods has brought life to a halt in Gilgit-Baltistan, blocking the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and leaving thousands of travellers stranded.…
PIA to launch Barcelona and Milan routes, boosting European connectivity
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will soon begin direct flights to Barcelona and Milan, marking another step in its expansion into Europe after the…
Kuwait eases family visit visa rules, drops salary limit and travel restrictions
Kuwait has rolled out sweeping changes to its entry regulations, removing the salary threshold for expatriates who want to bring family members on visit visas.…
Pollution crisis hits Harno River as tourist waste and hotel drainage go unchecked
ABBOTTABAD – The popular Harno picnic spot in Galiyat is facing an environmental crisis as the Harno River, once famed for its sparkling spring water, is now…
Harsh monsoon weather disrupts tourism in Pakistan’s northern regions, prompting safety measures
Tourism in Pakistan’s northern areas is under severe pressure as this year’s intense monsoon rains and frequent landslides cause widespread damage and endanger…
Murree to restrict Independence Day access to families, imposes Section 144 for three days
MURREE – In a bid to ensure safety and crowd control during Independence Day festivities, Murree’s administration has imposed Section 144 for three consecutive…
Pakistan unveils $10 billion Kohat–Uzbekistan rail link, launches major modernization drive
FAISALABAD – Pakistan will invest $10 billion to construct an 850-kilometer railway line from Kohat to Mazar-i-Sharif, with a 75-kilometer link to Uzbekistan,…
From myths to geology: Oman’s massive sinkholes lure curious travellers
Fog drifts over the green mountains of southern Oman, revealing gaping chasms that plunge hundreds of metres into the earth. These are Dhofar’s famous sinkholes…