AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndependence Day travel & transport: Pakistan Railways has restored the Shalimar Express between Lahore and Karachi from Aug 14 after a two-week suspension from flood damage, rerouting via Sahiwal and adding stops at Kot Lakhpat, Raiwind, Okara, Sahiwal and Sadiqabad. Fuel for travellers: Petrol and high-speed diesel prices will stay unchanged over the Independence Day weekend, with the Petroleum Division citing a gazetted holiday; review resumes Monday. Airport travel rules: FIA Immigration at Islamabad International Airport clarified that a woman passenger was offloaded for attempting to travel on a paper visa linked to a family visa issued to another family, after alleged misbehavior and obstruction during clearance. Tourism & business angle: FPCCI says Pakistan’s “blue economy” could generate over USD 100bn annually if maritime resources are developed—an opportunity that could boost coastal tourism and trade. Security on the road: Gunmen attacked the convoy of Balochistan Home and Tribal Affairs Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau in Mastung; the minister escaped unhurt and six people were injured, including ATF personnel. AJK politics: PML-N leadership met in Murree to discuss formation of the next AJK government and coalition strains.
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