Overseas occupancy rate remains 50-60% lower on arrival as security clearances continue, PAA says no emergency situation LAHORE: Air operations disrupted by the war in the Middle East have been partially restored. After 25 days, flight operations to and from Doha have also resumed. Flights from Doha are not returned immediately and only leave after […]
Aleema Khan, the sister of PTI founder president Imran Khan. Photo: Express/File RAWALPINDI: Aleema Khan, sister of incarcerated PTI founder Imran Khan, on Tuesday dismissed any notion of ongoing behind-the-scenes talks, saying no negotiations were taking place and daring anyone claiming otherwise to engage directly with her brother. The statement comes as the incarcerated leader’s
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A view of smog in the Punjab province. PHOTO FILE: AFP LONDON: Pakistan has been ranked the world’s smoggiest country in 2025, with concentrations of dangerous small particles known as PM2.5 up to 13 times higher than the level recommended by the World Health Organization, according to a study released Tuesday. These particles, from combustion,
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ishaq Dar and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi attend the consultative ministerial meeting in Riyadh. Photo: AFP Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday intensified Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the face of the evolving regional crisis, holding separate engagements with the United Arab Emirates,
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Operations in Islamabad and Lahore will begin on March 29 and 30; four weekly flights initially planned PIA Airbus at Dubai Airport. Photo: PIA website LAHORE: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume direct flights to London after a six-year suspension, providing relief to Pakistanis living in the country and abroad. According to a PIA spokesperson,
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Prime Minister Shehbaz begins a brief visit to Saudi Arabia. PHOTO: APPLICATION Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Wednesday expressed deep gratitude for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts towards de-escalation and resolution through peaceful dialogue, during a phone call with Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. I spoke with my dear brother His Royal Highness Crown
. Pak-Afghan border. PHOTO: EXPRESS/FILE A group of clerics from Pakistan and Afghanistan have called on authorities on both sides to extend the pause in hostilities until Eidul Azha. Eleven Pakistani clerics and as many Afghan clerics signed a joint declaration published Tuesday evening. “Through the joint efforts and cooperation of the public and esteemed
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Sugar crisis. (file) Photo ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended the reduced tax period for sugar imports. In this regard, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a notification amending the sales tax rules. According to the notification, the concession period has been extended from November 2025 to February 28, 2026. The Trading Corporation
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Islamabad is seen as a likely venue for dialogue; Trump’s republication is seen as a diplomatic nod; This decision makes Pakistan the mediator of the ME Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump during the “Peace Council” meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: In a potentially game-changing diplomatic signal,
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Islamabad is seen as a likely venue for dialogue; Trump’s republication is seen as a diplomatic nod; This decision makes Pakistan the mediator of the ME Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and US President Donald Trump during the “Peace Council” meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026. PHOTO: Reuters ISLAMABAD: In a potentially game-changing diplomatic signal,
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