Kazakhstan and China Implement Visa-Free Regime, Boosting Travel Opportunities

A visa-free regime between Kazakhstan and China took effect on Friday, providing increased freedom for citizens to pursue their travel aspirations. The visa-free arrangement permits stays of up to 30 days at a time, allowing citizens of both China and Kazakhstan to travel between the two countries without requiring a visa from the border crossing … Read more

ITF’s Decision on Davis Cup Playoff Reflects Successful Sports Diplomacy

Khawaja Suhail Iftikhar, Senior Vice President of Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF), emphasized the ongoing Juniors International Tennis tournaments in Islamabad, supported by private sector initiatives like the ACE Academy led by Aisam-ul-Haq. According to Khawaja Suhail, these initiatives reflect PTF’s commitment to promoting tennis from grassroots levels. “This positive outcome is a stark contrast to … Read more

Nausheen Shah Advocates Redirecting Javed Afridi’s Rs150 Million Donation to Palestinians

Actress Nausheen Shah, in response to reports of a Rs150 million donation by Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi and Haier Group CEO, shared her thoughts on Instagram. She acknowledged Afridi’s gesture but called for redirecting the funds to Palestinians and Afghans, underlining their urgent requirements. The Rs150 million donation drew a subdued response from … Read more

Caretaker Government Confirms Financial Adviser Appointment for PIA Privatization

The consortium led by Ernst & Young has emerged as the successful bidder, according to an official announcement on Friday. The Privatization Board, chaired by Federal Minister for Privatization Fawad Hasan Fawad, officially appointed a financial adviser to oversee the privatization of the state-owned Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Acknowledging the transparency of the selection process, … Read more