Pakistan

Post Views: 9,279 Islamabad,Prominent Pakistani-American businessman and community leader Imran Igra hosted an exclusive dinner at his residence in Islamabad’s Diplomatic Enclave to honor visiting U.S. Congressmen Jack Bergman, Tom Swazi, and Jonathan Jackson. The event, attended by influential figures from politics, business, and diplomacy, underscored Igra’s pivotal role in fostering stronger ties between Pakistan…

Post Views: 504 A delegation of the United States Congress, led by Honourable Jack Bergman alongwith Honourable Thomas Souzzi and Honourable Jonathan Jackson called on General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS) today. Discussions during the meeting encompassed a range of issues of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on regional security…

Post Views: 24,946 ISLAMABAD, 07th April, 2025: The Ethiopian Embassy Islamabad and the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have agreed to hold a Business Forum at the ICCI on April 15th, 2025, to mobilize traders and investors for the Single Country Exhibition, being organized by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan…

Post Views: 3,968 Lahore, April 6: Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousaf, announced that 90,000 pilgrims will perform Hajj in 2025 under the government Hajj scheme, ensuring streamlined arrangements and enhanced facilities for devotees. The announcement came during a press conference in Lahore, where the minister outlined key details about training programs, cost…

Post Views: 9,566 Islamabad, April 6, 2025:  H.E. Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, inaugurated the Women Journalists’ Sports Gala 2025 here in Islamabad at Marghzar Cricket Ground on Sunday. The event was jointly organized by the National…

Post Views: 23,786 ISPR: On 11 March 2025, Jaffar Express, traveling from Quetta to Peshawar was attacked by heavily armed terrorists near Sibi. The terrorists, after blowing up the railway track, took control of the train and held the passengers hostage including women, children and elderly, using them as human shields. Security forces immediately responded…

Post Views: 10,995 Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has mandated a Rs37,000 minimum wage for laborers and approved a series of welfare projects aimed at improving living standards for workers across the province. During a high-level meeting, the CM underscored the administration’s commitment to prioritizing workers’ rights and enhancing their access to essential services. Emphasizing…

Post Views: 1,822 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s travel and tourism industry is forecast to exceed 4billioninrevenueby2025,accordingtoarecentanalysisbyStatista.Thesectorisanticipatedtoexpandatacompoundannualgrowthrate(CAGR)of6.754billioninrevenueby2025,accordingtoarecentanalysisbyStatista.Thesectorisanticipatedtoexpandatacompoundannualgrowthrate(CAGR)of6.755.53 billion by the end of the decade. The report highlights that package holidays will dominate the market, accounting for 1.92billionin2025.By2029,thesegmentisprojectedtoattract22.17millionusers,withtravelerpenetrationratesclimbingfrom11.31.92billionin2025.By2029,thesegmentisprojectedtoattract22.17millionusers,withtravelerpenetrationratesclimbingfrom11.3150.66. Additionally, online sales are predicted to drive 66% of the sector’s total revenue by 2029, reflecting a shift toward digital platforms. A significant trend fueling…

Post Views: 8,349 Pakistan’s maritime sector plays a pivotal role in economic growth, trade expansion, and regional connectivity. The government is prioritizing port modernization, maritime trade efficiency, and Gwadar’s transformation into a strategic deep-sea hub. Pakistan’s decision to route 60% of official trade through Gwadar will strengthen its role as a regional trade center. Port…