Pakistan’s passport has retained its 100th position in the latest Henley Passport Index, allowing its holders visa-free, visa-on-arrival (VOA) or electronic travel authorisation (ETA) access to 30 destinations worldwide. According to the latest global mobility report, the Pakistani passport briefly improved to 97th place in February 2026 but later returned to 100th following changes in […]
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Pakistan cancels 25 more flights to Middle East amid airspace closures
ISLAMABAD — Flight operations from Pakistan to several Middle Eastern destinations continue to face disruptions, with 25 additional flights cancelled on Saturday, aviation sources confirmed. From Lahore, 14 flights to and from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar were called off. Meanwhile, four flights from Sialkot Airport and seven from Multan and Faisalabad […]
Google warns US visa holders against international travel
Alphabet’s Google has cautioned some employees on US visas against traveling internationally due to extended delays at embassies and consulates, Business Insider reported on Friday, citing an internal email. The advisory specifically targets staff who require a visa stamp to re-enter the United States, warning that leaving the country could result in a prolonged stay […]