Pakistan’s Government Hajj Scheme 2025

Post Views: 3,919 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…

"Sanitization Underway as Pakistan Vows Justice for Attack Abettors; Calls on Afghan Interim Government to Curb Cross-Border Terrorism"

Heroic Security Forces Thwart Major Terror Attack on Jaffar Express; 33 Terrorists Neutralized in Daring Rescue Operation

Post Views: 23,735 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…

Maryam Fixes Rs37,000 Minimum Wage, Greenlights Worker Welfare Initiatives

Post Views: 10,936 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…

Pakistan’s Tourism Sector Expected to Surpass $4 Billion by 2025: Analysis

Post Views: 1,785 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…

Pakistan’s Maritime Vision: Transforming Gwadar Into A Global Trade Hub

Post Views: 8,304 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…

Uzbek Defense Minister Meets Pakistani CJCSC

Post Views: 320 Major General Burkhanov Akhmad Jamalovich, Deputy Minister of Defence and Commander of the Air Defence Forces and Air Force of the Republic of Uzbekistan, called on General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, NI (M), Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee at Joint Staff Headquarters, Rawalpindi. During the meeting, both sides discussed matters of bilateral…