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Countries offering visa-free access to Pakistanis
Citizens of Pakistan can travel visa-free to over 30 countries, according to a report by Henley & Partners, a global residence and citizenship advisory firm. The report identifies 12 countries, mostly in Africa, Oceania, and Asia, as the world’s...

Olympic champion has died in a climbing accident in Pakistan, officials say
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Olympics Other Sports Author of the article: Associated Press Riaz Khan Published Jul 30, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 3 minute read Women's 7.5km biathlon sprint gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier, of Germany,...

Laura Dahlmeier: German biathlete dies in a climbing accident in Pakistan
German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain in northern Pakistan after a climbing accident at a remote site that rescuers struggled to reach because of bad weather, a local government spokesman has said. Dahlmeier, an Olympic...

Ambassador to Pakistan at conference on labor and migration
Italy's ambassador to Pakistan, Marilina Armellin, today participated in a high-level conference held in Islamabad on labor and migration issues, held as part of the 'Skill-Net' project funded by the European Union through the Partnership...

Asia Cup 2025: Operation Sindoor's ongoing nature forces India vs Pakistan match abandonment
The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 has now been officially cleared to go ahead from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. But the decision to schedule the high-voltage India vs Pakistan match on September 14 has sparked a storm of controversy and triggered a wave...

Laura Dahlmeier confirmed dead after Pakistan mountaineering accident
Listen to article Germany's two-time Olympic biathlon gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier was confirmed dead aged 31 on Wednesday after being hit by falling rocks on a Pakistani mountain. The dangerous nature of the site made rescue efforts...

PM says Pakistan's triumph over India left world in awe
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday hailed Pakistan’s conventional war victory over India as the ultimate achievement, calling it a moment that shocked the world. Speaking during a cabinet meeting, the premier said Pakistan’s historic win...

Trilaterals in Testing Times? The Pakistan-Afghanistan Dynamic and China’s Diplomatic Calculus
At the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin, China, Beijing stressed the importance of stability in Afghanistan and underlined the need for multilateral efforts for the country’s...

Pakistan ranks among world’s most generous nations
Muscat: According to the latest World Giving Report released by the UK-based Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) in partnership with the Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP), Pakistan ranks 17th globally for its generosity, measured through helping...

Pakistan central bank sees FX reserves climbing to over $17bn by FY26 end
KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad projected on Wednesday that the central bank’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves were expected to rise by $3 billion, reaching $17.5 billion by the end of the fiscal year 2025-26. The growth...

Pakistan’s Hopes of Closer ASEAN Integration—a Pipe Dream?
Over the decades, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has emerged as a model of regional cooperation, pragmatism, and shared prosperity. Its success is not merely institutional but philosophical: rooted in consensus-building,...

Laura Dahlmeier Dies: Two-Time Olympic Biathlon Champion Passes Away at Age 31 After Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan
Peshawar, July 30: German biathlon champion Laura Dahlmeier has died on a mountain peak in the Karakoram mountain range following a climbing accident, and efforts are underway to retrieve her body, a local government spokesman said Wednesday....

Pakistan Weather Watch: Monsoon Intensifies Across Key Cities
Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Multan, Peshawar, Pakistan – July 30, 2025 – Get ready for a dynamic weather day across Pakistan as monsoon currents remain active, bringing varying conditions to major urban centers. From heavy downpours in the north...

German Olympic star Dahlmeier dies after mountaineering accident in Pakistan
GILGIT – German Olympic gold medallist and former biathlete Laura Dahlmeier has died in a tragic landslide while attempting to summit Laila Peak, a 6,096-meter mountain in northern Pakistan. The fatal incident occurred earlier this week when the...

Laura Dahlmeier Dead At 31: Why Couldn't They Rescue Her After Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan?
Pakistan's treacherous mountain ranges have claimed another world-class sportsperson, as Olympic double gold medallist Laura Dahlmeier joined the grim roll call of athletes who have perished pursuing their passion in the Karakoram's unforgiving...

Revving In The Dark: Pakistan’s Neglect of Motorsport
In Pakistan, passion for cars runs deeper than aesthetics or luxury—it is about performance, precision, and purpose. Across cities and rural towns, a growing community of young enthusiasts is building and tuning machines – not merely for...

Olympic champion biathlete dies after climbing accident in Pakistan
A champion biathlete is dead after she was caught in a rockfall in Pakistan. The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) announced the death of Laura Dahlmeier on Wednesday. An icon of the Nordic skiing event that combines cross-country skiing...

Double Olympic champion Dahlmeier goes missing in Pakistan after mishap while climbing Laila Peak
The German biathlete and double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier has been missing in the Gilgit-Baltistan province of Pakistan since she was struck by a rockfall while climbing Laila Peak. read more Rescue teams on Wednesday continued to search...

Pakistan searches for missing German Olympic biathlon champion Dahlmeier after rockfall
PESHAWAR, Pakistan :Rescue teams on Wednesday continued to search for missing German biathlete and double Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier, who was seriously injured in Pakistan after being struck by a rockfall while climbing, a provincial...

Solid waste management outsourcing gets green light in Islamabad
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 30 (APP): Capital Development Authority (CDA) Board has approved the outsourcing of solid waste management across urban and rural areas of Islamabad to improve sanitation services in the federal capital. The...