In a significant development for Pakistan’s Hajj operations, the first flight under the Road to Makkah Project departed from Lahore on Saturday, marking the city’s formal inclusion in the initiative after Islamabad and Karachi. Read More: Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport A total of 345 pilgrims left for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia […]
Pakistan travel
Azad Kashmir sets record with over 1.5 million tourists in 2025
Muzaffarabad, Pakistan – Azad Kashmir, known for its lush mountains, dense forests, stunning waterfalls, flowing rivers, and historical sites, continues to attract tourists from around the world. Its natural beauty draws hundreds of thousands of domestic and international visitors each year. According to the Department of Tourism and Archaeology, more than 1.5 million tourists visited […]
Thar Desert Train Safari departs tomorrow
KARACHI — The much-anticipated Thar Desert Train Safari, launched by the Sindh government, is set to depart tomorrow, with all preparations finalized by the provincial tourism department. The unique train journey aims to showcase the cultural and natural beauty of the Thar Desert while promoting tourism in the region. Read More: Sindh unveils Thar Desert Train […]
PM orders committee to investigate offloading of passengers abroad
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has directed the formation of a special committee to investigate the frequent offloading of passengers travelling abroad, Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Chaudhry Salik Hussain said on Monday. The move comes amid growing concerns over travellers being denied boarding despite holding valid travel documents. Read More: Two passengers offloaded over […]
UAE halts visas for Pakistani passport holders
ISLAMABAD – The United Arab Emirates has reportedly stopped issuing visas to Pakistani citizens, according to Additional Secretary Interior Salman Chaudhry. He made the disclosure during a Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights meeting on Thursday, highlighting the difficulties faced by Pakistani travelers. Read More: UAE introduces major visa reforms for Pakistanis Chaudhry clarified that while the UAE […]
Dubai Airport handles 3.2m Pakistan passengers in nine months
Dubai International Airport (DXB) processed 3.2 million passengers travelling to and from Pakistan in the first nine months of 2025, making Pakistan its fourth-largest market, Dubai Airports announced on Wednesday. The airport continues to serve as a major hub for Pakistanis travelling for tourism, business, family visits, employment, and onward connections to Europe, the Middle […]