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Pakistan and Oman have agreed to strengthen maritime cooperation, focusing on launching a direct ferry service, sharing marine knowledge, and boosting trade ties. The understanding emerged from a meeting between Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Omani Ambassador Fahad bin Sulaiman bin Khalaf Al
Opinion
In a bustling Karachi tea stall, chatter turns sour. “Hukoomat kyun itni bari hai?” a mechanic grumbles, eyeing news of the PML-N’s 50-plus-member cabinet—ministers, advisers, aides—feasting on perks while he skips meals to pay bills. Pakistan’s governance, meant to steer the nation, feels
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The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan (CAA) has expressed optimism that the Gwadar International Airport is likely to be operational in 2025, issuing a notification granting it certification as a global aerodrome category C for the next two years. This certification ensures pilots that the airport is suitable for landing
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The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has unveiled plans for a cutting-edge Tourist Information Center (TIC) at the New Gwadar International Airport. This initiative aims to provide comprehensive guidance to tourists arriving in Pakistan from around the world, allowing them to explore the breathtaking recreational sites of Balochistan province.