Tourism revival hasn’t been easy, hopes on winter season now: CM Omar

Srinagar: Stating that the revival of tourism hasn’t been a journey without challenges, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir hopes to rebuild tourism on snowfall to woo visitors. Addressing an event at a Srinagar...

HBO Max now available in Pakistan: Here’s what subscribers will pay

HBO Max has officially launched in Pakistan as part of Warner Bros Discovery’s major global expansion, bringing the streaming service to more than 100 markets worldwide. The latest rollout also covers Bangladesh, Cambodia, Macau, Sri Lanka, and...

Islamabad warns: Kabul of harsher response in future

ISLAMABAD: Islamabad has warned Kabul that any further terror activity from its soil will be harsher than what Afghanistan experienced early this week. Well-placed diplomatic sources told The News/Jang on Monday that the high-echelon visit of...

'I've travelled to 100 countries and I'll never return to one city'

Gabriel has visited 100 countries(Image: YOUTUBE/GABRIEL TRAVELER) A well-travelled explorer who has visited more than 90 nations spanning six continents has revealed which region he considers his worst destination. Gabriel Morris, a...

EU in 'contact' with Taliban on Afghan migrant returns

Belgium-led letter urges coordinated EU action on Afghan returns. 20 EU nations demand steps for voluntary, forced repatriations. Brussels says engagement doesn’t confer legitimacy to Taliban. The European Union on Monday said it has "initiated...

Agoda, Saudi Tourism Authority to boost Asia-Pacific travel to Saudi Arabia

Agoda, through its strategic partnerships arm Rocket Travel by Agoda, has partnered with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage and travel experiences to Asia-Pacific travellers. Launched during Web in Travel...

HBO Max launches in Pakistan. Here's how much it will cost you

HBO Max is now available in Pakistan as part of a major global rollout by Warner Bros Discovery that extends the streaming platform’s reach to more than 100 markets worldwide. The new phase of expansion also includes launches in Bangladesh,...

‘Stopped India-Pakistan war with trade and tariff’—Trump repeats claim

Washington: President Donald Trump once again claimed that he played a key role in helping de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, highlighting how trade and tariffs have been instrumental for the US in preventing global conflicts, during...

Pakistan, Afghanistan border closed for second day

Peshawar, Pakistan, Oct. 14:The closure of border crossings for bilateral trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan extended into a second day after deadly weekend clashes between the countries spiked tensions and hundreds of people were stranded...

Will Schools Remain Open on Monday in Lahore and Islamabad?

Lahore: Uncertain situation is prevailing regarding whether educational institutions will open or not owing to security fears and a protest by a religious party in Punjab. Citizens, students and parents are concerned due to the protest of the...

At least 15 killed as truck plunges into ravine in Pakistan

At least fifteen people were killed when a truck fell into a ravine on the Swat Expressway, according to Rescue officials on Thursday, APA reports, citing geo.tv. The vehicle was reportedly carrying a group of nomads travelling from Bahrain, Swat,...

Pakistan asks Taliban to rein in terror networks

ISLAMABAD: The Taliban regime should not allow its land to be used for terrorism against other countries and it should focus on formation of an inclusive and truly representative government, instead of engaging in baseless propaganda, the Foreign...

Positive Signs for Economic Recovery in the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan

Positive Signs for Economic Recovery in the Middle East & North Africa The World Bank’s latest economic update for the Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan (MENAAP) highlights encouraging signs of recovery, forecasting regional...

Better than First Class: The luxurious beginnings of international air travel in India

A few months after JRD Tata piloted India’s first commercial flight from Karachi to Bombay’s Juhu Air Strip in October 1932, several airlines began offering domestic services across undivided India. Among these early carriers was Indian...

Afghan Refugees In Pakistan Say Police Harassment, Arrests Have Increased After Border Clashes

(MENAFN- IANS) Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) Afghan refugees in Pakistan have said that police harassment, arrests and evictions have increased after escalating border tensions between the two nations, causing fear and uncertainty among thousands of...

IHC judge surrenders green card amid tough vacation policy

ISLAMABAD: A judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has surrendered his US permanent residency, commonly known as a green card, after the introduction of a stringent vacation and travel policy that requires judges to seek prior approval from the...

Lahore's 100-year-old Kana Kacha station fades into history

LAHORE: Once a bustling hub of passengers and freight, the historic Kana Kacha Railway Station, located some 25 kilometres from Lahore, now stands in ruins - its century-old structure on the verge of collapse. What was once a vibrant station now...

Kech cultural festival celebrates Balochistan’s resilient spirit in Turbat, Pakistan

Crowded book stalls in the Kech Cultural Festival. Image by Allah dad Azhar. Used with permission. Festivals are celebrated across Pakistan, but a recent one in Turbat, the heart of the Kech district in southern Balochistan, Pakistan, felt truly...

Afghanistan denies visa for Pakistani officials

KABUL (TOLONews): Reliable sources within the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan have confirmed to TOLOnews that over the past three days, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defense Minister; Asim Malik, the head of intelligence; and two other generals...

NAB moves SC to block foreign travel of high-profile accused in fake bank accounts case

ISLAMABAD: Apprehending that several high-profile suspects involved in alleged money laundering and fake bank accounts cases could flee abroad, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has approached the Supreme Court seeking an urgent hearing of...