India denies visas to Pakistan women’s netball team
The Indian government has not yet issued visas to the Pakistan’s netball team, barring them from participating in the forthcoming 13th Asian Netball Championship. It is to be noted that the Championship is set to kick off on October 18 in Bangalore, India. In regard to this, the Pakistan’s Netball
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
UAE threatens action against Pakistanis spreading negative propaganda
The Consul General of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, Bakheet Ateeq al-Remeithi, has urged Pakistanis living in the UAE to refrain from spreading negative propaganda about their country, its institutions, or its politicians. According to the Consul General, negative propaganda against Pakistan by Pakistanis living or visiting the UAE
Pakistanis involved in half of UAE crimes: report
A Senate Standing Committee meeting has unveiled a startling claim that Pakistanis are allegedly responsible for 50 percent of the crimes committed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The revelation came during a session chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, where the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development briefed
Afghanistan Cricket Board proposes tri-series with Pakistan & UAE
COLOMBO: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled plans for a new tri-series featuring Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), alongside proposed A team tours to Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. This announcement comes as ACB Chairman Mirwais Ashraf and CEO Naseeb Khan attended the International Cricket Council (ICC) annual Board
Govt announces holiday for islamic new year
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced that Sunday, July 7, 2024, will be a paid holiday for private sector employees in the UAE in celebration of the Islamic New Year, which marks the start of the Hijri year 1446 AH. This decision, made public on Tuesday, aligns
UAE shortens weekly Friday Prayers until October due to extreme heat
With temperatures surpassing 50°C, authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have mandated that Friday sermons and prayers in mosques be limited to 10 minutes across the nation. This measure, effective from June 28 through October, aims to protect worshippers from the scorching summer heat. Friday, revered as the holiest
UAE commits $10 bn investment in Pakistan
DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged a significant $10 billion investment in Pakistan, announced during a high-level meeting between Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. PM Shehbaz , currently on a one-day visit to Abu
Has Dubai stopped visas for Pakistanis?
Rumors circulating on social media suggest that Dubai has stopped visa issuance to unmarried Pakistani men under the age of 42. These rumours have caused worry and confusion among Pakistani travelers and the community. According to journalist Omar Quraishi, Dubai has stopped issuing visas to single Pakistani men under the
UAE launches 10-year blue residency visa
WEB DESK – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the Blue Visa, offering a ten-year residency permit to environmental experts. This initiative underscores the UAE government’s commitment to environmental preservation. Blue Visa for Environmental Advocates The UAE cabinet introduced the Blue Visa to acknowledge and support individuals dedicated to
