The initiative, currently in progress, would allow Saudi citizens to travel freely for short stays within the 27 EU member states that make up the Schengen Area. The move is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen EU-Saudi ties and simplify travel procedures. The European Commission has already taken a significant step by easing visa rules […]
According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs, the pilgrims will depart from Lahore and stay in New Delhi from April 12 to 18. The Ministry Affairs has instructed the pilgrims to arrive in Lahore for necessary training and to obtain travel documents before their departure. Yesterday, in a landmark act of interfaith diplomacy, Pakistan issued […]
During a high-level visit to the Directorate of Immigration and Passports, Minister Naqvi chaired an important meeting attended by Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha, DG FIA Riffat Mukhtar Raja, and DG Passports Mustafa Jamal Qazi. Addressing the meeting, Naqvi directed officials to complete all legal formalities related to […]
A total of 35,778 commercial registrations that have expired or discontinued operations have been canceled, according to the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion. The action was taken as part of market regulation measures to make sure that all active commercial registries reflect legitimate businesses and follow the law. The Ministry noted that sole […]
The memo lists a total of 41 countries divided into three separate groups. Pakistan has been placed in the third group of the US travel ban list and would be considered for a partial suspension of U.S. visa issuance if their governments “do not make efforts to address deficiencies within 60 days The first group […]
This new system eliminates the need for applicants to physically visit the embassy, allowing them to apply online instead. Thailand’s rich history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture have made it a favorite travel destination for tourists from all over the world. Applicants can now submit their applications online, reducing the need for physical documentation and […]
Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent faces of the university’s protest movement that erupted in response to Israel’s conduct of the war, was arrested on Sunday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on X. The agency said the action was taken “in support of President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting anti-Semitism, and in coordination […]
Various countries, including Spain, have launched “digital nomad” visas for such individuals. These countries offer high-speed internet, friendly tax policies, and other benefits to freelancers. What is a Digital Nomad Visa? Digital nomad visas offer temporary residency in a foreign country to remote workers who meet a set minimum income requirement. These visas are not […]
Retailers offered deep discounts on everything from apparel to toys and luxury products to lure cost-conscious consumers while online sales remained strong thanks to a boom in mobile shopping. Payments volume — a gauge of overall consumer and business spending on Visa’s network — jumped 9%, while revenue rose 10% to $9.5 billion in the […]
The overall number of pilgrims who conducted Umrah, both local and international, was 6,254,751 in July, August, and September. According to the report, males made up 57.4 percent of the total pilgrims, while female travelers made up 42.6 percent. During the quarter, 10.7 percent of all Umrah pilgrims were Saudi nationals. According to the data, […]
