Budget travel tips for exploring Pakistan
Thinking of visiting Pakistan? Ranked among the top tourist destinations, Pakistan offers not only stunning scenic views but also affordable travel options. However, whether you’re an international or local tourist, you may find yourself spending more due to unfamiliarity with the area. How to travel Pakistan on a budget The
Lahore gets more luxurious double-decker buses
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has launched new air-conditioned double-decker buses in Lahore, according to a private news channel. At the ceremony, notable attendees included Senior Provincial Minister Marrium Aurangzeb, Secretary of Tourism Farid Ahmed Tarar, MD of the Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) Humira Ikram, and other officials.
UAE revolutionises travel ban process with new automated system
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a transformative overhaul of its travel ban procedures, aimed at modernising and expediting the process. The Ministry of Justice has launched a fully automated system that is set to streamline the removal of travel bans and eliminate bureaucratic delays. Reform highlights The newly
Japan introduces electronic visa system for short-term tourism
The Japan government has launched an electronic visa (e-visa) system for short-term tourism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. This new system, effective from July 23, aims to streamline the visa application process for eligible foreign nationals from various countries. The e-visa system is available to applicants from Australia,
Indonesia to extend visa-free entry to citizens from 20 countries
WEB DESK: Indonesian authorities have announced plans to allow citizens from 20 additional countries to visit without needing a visa, aiming to boost tourism and economic growth. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy revealed that this new policy will come into effect in October this year. The selection of
Thailand unveils remote work visas, extended stays for visitors
Thailand is making a big push to revive its crucial tourism industry with a significant expansion of its visa-free entry program. Previously, only 57 countries enjoyed visa-free access, but now citizens from a whopping 93 countries can visit the Land of Smiles and stay for up to 60 days without
Hiker mocked online for ignoring rescue calls while lost on Colorado’s Mount Elbert
A hiker has faced ridicule on social media after ignoring repeated rescue calls, mistaking them for spam, while lost on Mount Elbert, the highest peak in Colorado, back on October 18, 2021. The incident, which unfolded over 24 hours, began when the hiker failed to return as scheduled after starting
Should you visit Hunza Valley Pakistan in summer?
Hunza Valley is one of the most popular tourist destinations for both local and international tourists in Pakistan. Many people wonder if they should visit the country’s one of the most popular tourist destination in summer. This mountainous valley, located in the northern part of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, holds a
Pakistan power crisis deepened by mountain tourism
SKARDU, (AFP): In Pakistan’s mountainous regions, prolonged power cuts have become a way of life, affecting residents like Aniqa Bano, a local teacher in Skardu city who has resorted to unconventional measures like using her fridge as a storage cupboard due to the 18-hour daily outages. Skardu, nestled amidst towering
Tragic accident claims lives of eight family members in Shangla
WEB DESK: In a heartbreaking incident in the Alpuri area of Shangla on Monday, eight members of the same family, including women and children, lost their lives. The family was travelling in a jeep when tragedy struck, as the vehicle veered off the road and fell into a deep ditch
