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Mon, December 23, 2024
Pakistan
Source: Pakistan Observer
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Sindh Plans Bullet Train Between Karachi and Sukkur, Says Sharjeel Memon

Sindh Senior Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon has revealed that the provincial government is in discussions with global investors to introduce a bullet train service between Karachi and Sukkur. The initiative is part of broader efforts to attract foreign investment into key sectors of the province, including agriculture, health, transport, and energy. Speaking at […]

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Source: Business Recorder
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FBR Reverses Decision on $1,200 Baggage Limit After Public Backlash

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn its proposed changes to the Baggage Rules of 2006 following significant public backlash and media criticism. The amendments, which included a $1,200 limit on goods brought into Pakistan and a restriction allowing only one mobile phone per person, sparked widespread confusion and concern. The FBR clarified in […]

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Source: The News International
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FBR Imposes $1,200 Limit on Goods Brought by International Travelers

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced new restrictions barring international travelers from bringing goods exceeding a value of $1,200 into Pakistan, according to a notification issued on December 6. The changes, proposed under Section 219 of the Customs Act, 1969, amend the Baggage Rules, 2006. The revised rules redefine “commercial quantity” as goods […]

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Source: Ahmedabad Mirror
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125 Subway Trains Delayed in South Korea Due to Operator’s Toilet Break

A four-minute restroom break taken by a train operator caused delays across Seoul Subway Line 2, South Korea’s busiest subway route, on the morning of November 26. The operator stopped the train at a station around 8 a.m. and used a restroom located on a different floor, resulting in a 4-minute, 16-second absence from duty. […]

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Source: Deccan Herald
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Pakistani Man Saves Indian Travel Blogger Stranded in Iran

A Pakistani student in Iran, identified as Hussain, has been hailed as a hero for helping a famous Indian travel blogger, “On Road Indian,” during an unexpected ordeal in Tehran. The blogger shared his story on YouTube, recounting how internet restrictions at Tehran airport left him unable to access essential apps or SIM cards, leaving […]

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Trump Claims Narrow Escape From Helicopter Crash With San Francisco Mayor

Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump claimed on Friday that he narrowly escaped a helicopter crash years ago alongside former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown. Trump shared this story during a press conference, describing an emergency landing that left both men shaken. However, Willie Brown has firmly denied ever being in a […]

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US Embassy Announces Major Cut in Visa Processing Time in Pakistan

The US Embassy in Pakistan has announced a major reduction in visa appointment wait times, cutting the delay from 440 days to 230 days. This change aims to improve efficiency in processing various types of visas, including student, business, and family reunion visas. A spokesperson for the embassy stated that they are committed to handling […]

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Source: Arabian Business
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A Step Ahead: Sharjah Airport To Introduce ‘Facial Recognition Technology’ For Passengers This Year

Your face will be your passport: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to roll out facial recognition technology for travelers in 2023, as part of its efforts to enhance security measures at airports and immigration points. The move comes as the UAE seeks to increase its capacity to process passengers in a faster and […]

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