To ease worsening traffic congestion along the Peshawar Road corridor, the Punjab government has greenlit construction of three new underpasses in Rawalpindi—at Race Course Park, Army Graveyard, and Chairing Cross. These projects are part of the 2025–26 Annual Development Programme (ADP), with Rs2.6 billion, Rs1.9 billion, and Rs1.5 billion allocated
Thousands of Afghan refugees awaiting resettlement in Germany now face an uncertain and perilous future after Berlin abruptly suspended its special admissions programme. The decision has left many Afghans, who fled the Taliban regime and are currently sheltering in Pakistan, without clarity or recourse, triggering international concern and humanitarian alarm.
China is facing a severe weather emergency as relentless heavy rains batter its northern and western regions, prompting red alerts for flooding, landslides, and infrastructure collapse. The extreme monsoon activity has already claimed lives and triggered mass evacuations, raising fresh concerns over the country’s preparedness for climate-induced disasters. Authorities have
Tehran, May 28, 2025 — In a significant move to facilitate religious pilgrims, Pakistan and Iran have agreed to increase the number of flights and maintain round-the-clock border operations during the upcoming holy months of Muharram and Arbaeen. This decision was reached during a meeting between Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin
In a decisive move to address the growing issue of illegal activities by Pakistani nationals abroad, the federal government has announced plans to cancel the passports of citizens deported for unlawful conduct and initiate criminal proceedings against them upon their return. This policy shift comes in response to increasing complaints,
Ministry of Religious Affairs approves Hajj 2025 schedule, set to begin on April 29 with five airlines involved. Umrah visa holders can enter Saudi Arabia until April 13. Pakistani Umrah visa holders directed to return by April 29. Govt approves Hajj flight schedule from April 29 to May 31. Saudi Arabia Visa Ban:
