Good news for job seekers: 65,000 H-2B visas now available in the US
WASHINGTON: The United States government has declared that it will grant approximately 65000 H2B temporary guest worker visas to different industries until September 30 to assist with workforce shortages. According to foreign news agencies, these visas will be allocated to American companies facing significant financial losses due to a shortage
China opens 30-day visa-free travel for certain travellers
BEIJING: China allows UK citizens to enter the country for 30 days without a visa requirement. The agreement follows a diplomatic meeting between UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese President Xi Jinping. News agencies reported that both countries established a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to execute the visa-free program.
Dense fog shuts down major motorways across Pakistan, travel advisory issued
Dense fog has significantly reduced visibility across Pakistan, prompting the temporary closure of several major motorways. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and adhere to safety guidelines. The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) reported that visibility has dropped to dangerously low levels in various regions, leading to
Fast-track citizenship options in Europe you should know
ISLAMABAD: Many countries across the world provide more or less simple ways to acquire citizenship, luring those who want a second nationality, better visa-free travel, or just looking for a new life in another country. Recent reports point to European and other nations that have made it easier for foreigners
Signs that can lead to immediate visa rejection or cancellation
ISLAMABAD: If you are considering a trip to the countries, particularly in Europe or the West, you must be informed that some signs and symbols might be the reason for the refusal or cancellation of your visa application by the authorities if they are detected. The problem was recently highlighted
Denmark eases work permit rules for foreign workers
COPENHAGEN: Denmark has launched a new procedure under which foreign workers will be able to participate in international business events without having to obtain work permits for a maximum period of 10 days. The new policy is intended to open up access for key personnel to global conferences, trade fairs,
Tourists flock to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as heavy snow blankets mountainous regions
PESHAWAR: The wintry weather has become more demanding in the last weeks of winter with the coming of rain and snow in different places, while at the same time, the temperature has dropped drastically. The massive amounts of snow that fell have not yet melted and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa mountains
KP govt plans modern trains on provincial railway tracks
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provincial government has agreed to collaborate with the Pakistan Railways for the betterment of the area’s railway network, and modern trains are already being discussed on the various tracks in the province. The chief minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi headed the meeting, which was attended by the
US suspends Green Card Lottery after Brown University incident
WASHINGTON: Green Card Lottery Program has been suspended by the United States as a consequence of the shooting incident at Brown University, according to US officials. US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced that the perpetrator used the Green Card Lottery Program to enter the US. She indicated that
New Zealand increases visa fees in Pakistan and 25 other countries
AUCKLAND: Immigration New Zealand (INZ) announced that from 1 January 2026, service fees at New Zealand Visa Application Centres (VACs) will be increased in 26 countries, including Pakistan. The officials declared that the major reason for the increment is the rise in operational costs and inflation. However, the actual visa
