By Salman Khan | December 3, 2025

The Trump administration has informed Congress of plans to close multiple overseas offices of Voice of America (VOA). This decision comes despite the ruling of federal judge to maintain the full news operations of the renowed broadcaster. A memo dated November 25, sent by Kari Lake, head of the parent agency of VOA, outlined the…

By Salman Khan | December 2, 2025

Foreign residents Saudi Arabia say the country has further relaxed restrictions on alcohol sales, days after non-diplomat expatriates were allowed to buy alcohol for the first time. According to a report published in Dawn, citing AFP, local residents said non-Muslim foreign workers earning at least 50,000 riyals a month can now purchase alcohol. They said…

By Salman Khan | December 2, 2025

Pakistani citizens planning a short-term visit to Sweden must show they have sufficient funds when submitting a Schengen visa application for travel. The financial requirement is intended to ensure visitors can cover living costs and other expenses during their 90-day trip without facing financial difficulties. Applicants are required to provide a recent, valid bank statement…

By Salman Khan | December 1, 2025

Qatar has announced major changes to its visa policy, extending visit visas for GCC residents from one month to two months and allowing multiple-entry permits. The changes were unveiled by Qatar Tourism and are intended to ease travel for residents of Gulf states attending sporting, cultural and entertainment events. Officials said the new rules will…

By Salman Khan | December 1, 2025

Bahrain has cut the minimum investment requirement for its Golden Visa by 35%, lowering the threshold from 200,000 to 130,000 Bahraini Dinar, the ministry said. The Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs department of the Ministry of Interior announced the change and said property owners meeting the reduced threshold are eligible. Authorities said the Golden Residency…

By Salman Khan | November 28, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has denied reports claiming that it has imposed a visa ban on Pakistani citizens, describing the circulating information as false and misleading. The UAE ambassador told the media that no new visa restrictions had been introduced and that all applications continue to be processed under normal procedures. Pakistan’s ambassador to the…

By Salman Khan | November 27, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a package of visa facilitation measures for Pakistani nationals. These include online visa processing, e-visas without passport stamping and a dedicated visa centre able to handle nearly 500 applications a day. The reforms were outlined in a meeting between UAE Ambassador Salem Al Zaabi and Finance Minister Muhammad…

By Salman Khan | November 21, 2025

A fighter jet taking part in the final-day demonstrations at the Dubai Airshow crashed on Friday afternoon, prompting an immediate suspension of the event. The aircraft is believed to be an Indian Tejas, according to the published flight schedule, though officials have yet to confirm the model involved. As per the media reports, rescue teams…

By Salman Khan | November 17, 2025

International crimes tribunal in Bangladesh sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death in absentia for crimes against humanity last year. The three-judge bench convicted Hasina and former Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan for incitement, ordering killings, and failing to prevent atrocities nationwide. Justice Golam Mortuza Mozumder said the accused committed crimes using drones, helicopters, and…

By Aftab Ahmed | November 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s tourism ministry unveiled a new “Visa by Profile” e-visa system enabling eligible Visa cardholders to obtain a tourist visa within minutes. Saudi Arabia introduced a streamlined electronic tourist visa system on Thursday, enabling travellers to secure a visa in just minutes using only their Visa card and passport details. Minister of Tourism Ahmed…