Listen to the article Islamabad: Pakistan called for full cooperation of the Iranian authorities on Sunday by investigating and treating the officials of the brutal murder of eight Pakistani nationals in the Iranian-baluchistan province during the weekend. The tragic incident occurred on Saturday when the bodies of eight Pakistani men, who worked as an automobile … Read more
Listen to the article The session of the National Assembly revealed that some Pakistani citizens have submitted false diplomas, diplomas and employment contracts to obtain visas for the United Arab Emirates (Water), reported Express News. The session, chaired by agent president Abdul Qadir Patel, discussed increasing concerns concerning the limited issuance of water visas for … Read more
Islamabad: In another shipwreck incident off the coast of Libya, at least 16 Pakistani nationals were confirmed dead while several others are still missing, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. A press release published by the spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the Pakistan Embassy in Tripoli confirmed the recovery of 16 … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addressing the Convention on the Pakistani World Foundation Convention abroad in Islamabad, February 4, 2025. – PID Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the Pakistani abroad for a significant increase in funding, saying that the national chessboard had benefited enormously. “The sending of foreign funds increased by 30% due to the unshakable … Read more
Listen to the article Former Prime Minister Imran Khan, currently serving a prison term, on Sunday reiterated his call for overseas Pakistanis to boycott by sending remittances, venting political tensions as party, Pakistan Tehreek-E -Insaf (PTI), faces the government. “Once again, I urge overseas Pakistanis to continue their boycott of foreign currency remittances,” Khan said … Read more
Listen to the article In 2024, more than 727,000 Pakistanis migrated abroad for work, a decrease of 15% compared to the 862,625 people who left in 2023. While some see this decline as detrimental to Pakistan, others see it as an opportunity for skilled professionals to improve their capabilities and bring back their expertise, Express … Read more
Listen to the article The Foreign Office (FO) has strongly condemned the increase in racist and Islamophobic comments directed against the Pakistani diaspora in the United Kingdom. FO spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan made the remarks on Monday during a weekly press briefing in Islamabad, expressing concern over the recent public discourse surrounding the British Pakistani … Read more
A representative image of a Schengen visa issued on a passport. — Travel and leisure Asia The European Union (EU) office has issued a “fraud alert” to warn Pakistanis about “criminal organizations” spreading misleading information about visas and consular appointments through fake embassy entries and fake phone numbers. Speaking to and consular appointments, including false … Read more
The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was informed on Monday that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has not imposed a “total denial” of issuance of visas to Pakistani nationals, despite concerns persistent concerns regarding visa restrictions. The remarks were made during a committee session chaired by Senator Zeeshan Khanzada, during … Read more
The Greek navy carries out a rescue operation after a migrant boat sank off the island of Gavdos, Greece, December 14, 2024. — Reuters The ambassador says dozens of Pakistanis are still missing. The chances of survival of the missing are low: Qureshi. Survivors recall a harrowing journey and an unfortunate incident. Revealing details of … Read more
Representative image of Pakistani passengers boarding an aircraft. — APPLICATION/File A plane carrying 318 Pakistanis leaves for Islamabad. Ahsan Iqbal will receive passengers at Islamabad airport. Prime Minister Shehbaz speaks to Lebanese Prime Minister for evacuation. ISLAMABAD: A special chartered plane carrying 318 Pakistanis, stranded in Syria due to the developing situation and later reaching … Read more
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chairs a meeting regarding the evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Syria, in Islamabad on December 9, 2024. — PID The government is considering the evacuation of Pakistanis via neighboring countries. PM orders Pak embassy to establish information desk and helpline. “CMU must remain operational in Syria and neighboring countries.” Citing the … Read more