LAHORE: In order to promote tourism for Pakistani citizens, Bahrain has been continuously offering a streamlined and accessible visa process, and has revised the Bahrain visa fee so that individuals who seek to travel can plan their travel accordingly. In August 2025, the Ministry of Interior, Nationality, Passport and Residence Affairs (NPRA) of Bahrain reiterated […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif held a meeting with his Iranian counterpart, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, to discuss opportunities for the advancement of Pakistan-Iran defence cooperation, ARY News reported. The meeting, held in Islamabad, highlighted both nations’ mutual commitment to enhancing regional peace and stability. According to the official statement of the Ministry […]
ISLAMABAD: A 5.1-magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, Rawalpindi and adjoining areas Sunday midnight as confirmed by the National Seismic Monitoring Centre (NSMC). Rarthquake tremors were felt in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and their surrounding regions, including Mardan, Murree, Haripur, Chakwal, Talagang, and Kallar Kahar. The NSMC reported the earthquake’s magnitude at 5.1, with a […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast another spell of moonsoon rain-wind/thundershowers expected to impact large parts of the country starting August 4. According to the PMD, weak monsoon currents are currently affecting the upper and central parts of the country, with intensity likely to increase by August 4, 2025. Additionally, a westerly wave […]
ISLAMABAD: Romania on Saturday proposed offering Pakistan a direct trade corridor into Europe through its Constanța Port, aiming to enhance bilateral trade and regional connectivity. Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Romanian Ambassador Dan Stoenescu held a constructive meeting in Islamabad, focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, logistics, defence, energy, and culture. […]