Oman Plans Big Growth in Tourism by 2040 MUSCAT – A new video from the Oxford Business Group (OBG), made with Omran Group, shows how Oman is working to grow its tourism and hospitality sectors with smart investment, innovation, and eco-friendly ideas. The video, called “Oman’s Tourism and Hospitality Sectors Undergo Transformative Growth,” says Oman […]
According to local administration officials, arrangements have been made to transport the stranded individuals via a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft. The flight is scheduled for Thursday, July 24 (today). Authorities have urged all tourists wishing to travel on this flight to promptly provide their details, including full name, father’s or husband’s name, and national […]
Over 250 Tourists Rescued Amid Flash Floods in Gilgit-Baltistan, Search for Missing Continues GILGIT-BALTISTAN – Rescue teams have successfully evacuated nearly 250 tourists to safer locations following severe flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in the region. The joint operation, involving local volunteers, police, district administration, and the Pakistan Army, continues as officials search for […]
Flash Floods Claim Lives in Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi; Rescue Ops Ongoing RAWALPINDI/GILGIT-BALTISTAN – Intense flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and cloudbursts have caused multiple casualties and widespread damage in parts of Gilgit-Baltistan and Rawalpindi, as rescue operations continue. In Rawalpindi, a father and daughter were swept away after their vehicle was caught in a […]
Flash Floods in Chilas Sweep Away Tourist Vehicles; 5 Dead, Dozens Missing CHILAS – Torrential rains triggered devastating flash floods in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan, sweeping away over 15 tourist vehicles and leaving several individuals missing. Rescue teams have so far recovered five bodies and successfully rescued four people, while a large-scale search operation continues. According to […]
Two Brave Men from Swat Honored for Saving Tourists from Flood Two brave young men from Swat, Muhammad Hilal Khan and Asmat Ali, met with Governor Faisal Kundi at the Governor’s House. They were honored for risking their lives to save tourists who were trapped in sudden floodwaters. They used a simple raft to carry […]
The disaster, which occurred on June 27, 2025, claimed the lives of 11 tourists, including 10 from Daska in Punjab, six from Mardan, and one resident of Swat, while three remain missing. The group from Punjab was on a leisure trip, enjoying breakfast near the riverbank, when a sudden surge of water, triggered by heavy […]
According to Swat’s Deputy Commissioner, Shahzad Mehboob, 17 people were caught in a sudden flood while sitting near the river. He said that 10 of them were from Daska (Punjab), 6 were from Mardan, and 1 was from Swat. Rescue teams are still looking for 3 missing people — 2 from Punjab and 1 from […]
Tourists in the Diamer and Chilas region enjoyed an unexpected treat with the turn of the weather as snowflakes from the sky dropped to the surface. Mercury dropped below the freezing point at Babusar Top, Nanga Parbat, and Battugah Top with the snowfall. Babusar Naran highway closed for the traffic owing to the snowfall. Traffic […]
In the summer of 2023, 9,000 foreign tourists and climbers in particular were drawn to Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) due to its breathtaking scenery and array of adventure activities. Notwithstanding this increase, difficulties with the visa application process turned into a major barrier for many. Travel agents emphasized problems with the visa application procedure that prevented some […]
