Pakistan on Wednesday decided to enforce “strict and enhanced health surveillance” at all entry points in the country with immediate effect in order to prevent the cross-border transmission of Nipah virus. Nipah, carried by fruit bats and animals such as pigs, can trigger a deadly brain-swelling fever in humans and can also spread directly from […]
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Authorities told to safeguard legitimate travellers amid offloading complaints
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday stressed the need for the full utilization of modern technology to improve Pakistan’s immigration system, while chairing a review meeting on the eradication of human trafficking and measures against illegal travel abroad. The prime minister appreciated the efforts of relevant institutions in curbing human trafficking. Referring to recent reports […]
UAE bars travellers from Pakistan, other 3 South Asian countries
The United Arab Emirates will suspend from Wednesday the entry of all travellers, including transit passengers from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka amid the Covid pandemic. The UAE, which is made up seven emirates, has already suspended flights from India, as coronavirus cases in the country spiked to global records. The surge has […]
Exploring the ‘hottest’ destination for 2019!
From its candy-coloured houses and thriving cultural scene to the arresting beauty of the surrounding wilderness, the city of St. John’s lies like a vibrant gem waiting to be discovered on the shores of Canada. St. John’s, North America’s most easterly city, sits above a sheltered harbour on the island of Newfoundland, the last stretch […]