Punjab plans new airport in Lahore, do you know the potential location?

LAHORE – The Punjab government is mulling over a project regarding construction of new airport in Lahore. While the project is still in the early stages, discussions are ongoing regarding its cost and financing model. The new facility is expected...

Pakistan and Vietnam Begin Talks on Preferential Trade Agreement

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Vietnam have officially launched negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA), marking a key step toward strengthening economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and deepening strategic ties between the two...

The underrated Yorkshire gem that’s ‘probably the best city in the UK’ — B-List Britain

This Yorkshire heavyweight is currently the UK City of Culture (Picture: Ben Aitken/Metro) Welcome to B-List Britain, a new and exclusive Metro Travel series with Ben Aitken, the author of the book Shitty Breaks. Ben argues it’s time to ditch the...

Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst in world for fifth straight year

The Pakistani passport has ranked the fourth worst for the fifth straight year, according to this year’s Henley Passport Index, a ranking of the world’s 199 passports based on the number of destinations their owners can access without a prior...

Pakistan in strong position as they search for first test success

Pakistan moved themselves into a strong position, needing eight wickets to win while South Africa are chasing an imposing target as the first test headed for an exciting conclusion after left-arm spinners dominated proceedings on the third day on...

Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst in world for fifth consecutive year

Pakistan’s passport has once again been ranked among the world’s weakest, retaining its position as the fourth worst globally for the fifth consecutive year, according to the latest Henley Passport Index released on October 7. The 2025 ranking...

Pakistan, Vietnam forge path to stronger economic partnership

Published on: October 15, 2025 5:39 PM Pakistan and Vietnam officially started negotiations for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to enhance bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The launch took place during a high-level meeting and the...

Dublin stabbing: Tusla flat where 17-year-old died was unregulated

The Tusla accommodation where a Ukrainian teenager died violently on Wednesday was an unregulated emergency placement run by a private care provider. Vadym Davydenko (17) suffered stab wounds in the incident at an apartment in Dublin that had been...

Pakistani passport slips in latest rankings to 103rd place

Pakistan’s passport has seen a significant decline in its global ranking, dropping to 103rd position from its previous rank of 96th, according to the latest Henley Passport Index 2025. As per the updated index, Pakistani citizens can now travel...

US judge lifts pro-Palestine activist Mahmoud Khalil's travel restrictions

A judge has significantly loosened travel restrictions placed on Mahmoud Khalil, the Columbia University graduate and activist who was detained by US immigration authorities for taking part in campus pro-Palestine protests. In a request filed by...

Pakistani passport among world’s weakest for 5th year

Published on: October 15, 2025 5:34 PM For the fifth year running, the Pakistani passport ranks as one of the world’s weakest, placing fourth from the bottom on the 2025 Henley Passport Index. This index ranks 199 passports based on the number of...

World News | Pakistan: Punjab Imposes Section 144, Moves to Ban TLP After Violent Protests

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 17 (ANI): Punjab on Thursday imposed Section 144 across the province, banning public gatherings for two days, while also deciding to recommend to the federal government a ban on the religio-political party...

Pakistani passport ranks 4th worst for fifth straight year

The Pakistani passport has once again ranked among the world’s least powerful, placing 103rd globally in the 2025 Henley Passport Index — a position it shares with Yemen. According to the latest ranking, Pakistan’s passport grants visa-free access...

Pakistan’s passport drops to 103rd place in global rankings

F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s passport has taken another beating in the latest Henley Passport Index 2025, sliding down to the 103rd spot from last year’s 96th position. According to the report, Pakistani citizens can now enter just 31...

Pakistan’s response to the emerging Delhi-Kabul nexus of sub-conventional threats

The violent exchanges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border between 10 and 12 October 2025 have reopened one of the most dangerous flashpoints in South Asia. Both Kabul and Islamabad claim to have inflicted heavy casualties on each other’s troops...

Pakistan: Monorail to link Islamabad and Murree soon

According to officials, the 40-kilometre route will initially connect Islamabad’s Lake View Park to Pindi Point in Murree. However, the provincial government is now considering extending the line all the way to Islamabad International Airport,...

Family memoir: A writer recalls his great-grandparents’ escape to India from Lahore after Partition

The residents of Lahore woke up that morning to the sound of great bustle and movement along the road. For more than three hours, they watched the organised evacuee party of Hindu and Sikhs on its way to DAV College where the main camp had been...

PM Shehbaz Says Pakistan Open To Talks If Afghanistan Meets Conditions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday stated that Pakistan was open to dialogue with Afghanistan, provided Kabul met Islamabad’s "justified" conditions, following recent deadly border clashes between the two countries, Dawn reported. According...

Gilani urges sustainable tourism to boost Pakistan’s global image and economic growth

Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has underscored the critical role of tourism in Pakistan’s economic diversification, job creation, and international engagement, describing it as “more than a commercial activity — a bridge fostering...

Pakistan take first Test with 93-run win over S Africa

Pakistan secured a 93-run victory over South Africa on the fourth day of the first Test, taking the eight wickets needed on Wednesday to go 1-0 up in the two-match series. Left-arm spinner Noman Ali completed a 10-wicket haul and seamer Shaheen...