https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/pakistan/ Pakistan News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T10:44:33+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotanas-first-hotel-in-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/rotanas-first-hotel-in-pakistan/ Rotana announced today the signing of a franchise agreement with Signature Complex LLP Islamabad for the opening of its first property in Pakistan. Wed, 08 May 2024 06:09:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-sialkot-pakistan-to-the-world/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-celebrates-10-years-of-connecting-sialkot-pakistan-to-the-world/ Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is commemorating a significant milestone in Pakistan as it marks the 10th anniversary of providing passenger and cargo services to Sialkot. Over the past decade, Emirates has become a crucial player in the region, connecting Sialkot, known for its manufacturing excellence, with global destinations. Thu, 09 Nov 2023 08:31:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valor-hospitality-partners-continues-expansion-with-second-pakistan-propert/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/valor-hospitality-partners-continues-expansion-with-second-pakistan-propert/ AAA Associates appoints Valor Hospitality Partners to operate internationally branded 5-Star Hotel and Residences located within an innovative, upscale mixed-use development in Karachi, Pakistan. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 10:58:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-to-launch-direct-flights-to-skardu/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uae-to-launch-direct-flights-to-skardu/ Adviser to the Prime Minister (PM) on Tourism and Sports Aun Chaudhry has revealed that the federal government is in talks with United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch direct flights to Skardu, a popular tourist site in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). Tue, 02 May 2023 10:56:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-announces-direct-flights-to-karachi-pakistan-starting-ma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-announces-direct-flights-to-karachi-pakistan-starting-ma/ Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004. Sun, 12 Mar 2023 08:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-suspends-services-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-suspends-services-to-pakistan/ Virgin Atlantic announced today that it will be suspending services between London Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad. Tue, 14 Feb 2023 08:14:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-plans-for-hyatt-regency-lahore-dha/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hyatt-announces-plans-for-hyatt-regency-lahore-dha/ Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with FP Global (Private) Limited for Hyatt Regency Lahore DHA, which will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Pakistan and a significant step forward in Hyatt’s plans to expand its brand portfolio in Southwest Asia. Sun, 29 Jan 2023 10:29:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-and-iag-cargo-fly-34-tonnes-of-emergency-aid-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-and-iag-cargo-fly-34-tonnes-of-emergency-aid-to-pakistan/ British Airways and IAG Cargo are proud to be flying 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. More than 33 million people (around 15% of Pakistan’s population), have been affected by the floods and nearly half a million people have been displaced. Tue, 04 Oct 2022 06:18:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-humanitarian-airbridge-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-launches-humanitarian-airbridge-to-pakistan/ Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods. Sun, 04 Sep 2022 07:04:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multan-to-return-to-qatar-airways-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/multan-to-return-to-qatar-airways-network/ Qatar Airways scheduled flights to Multan International Airport, Pakistan, will resume on February 22nd. The carrier will offer three weekly services initially, increasing to four from March 27th. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 09:12:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-president-opens-expo-2020-pavilion-in-dubai/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-president-opens-expo-2020-pavilion-in-dubai/ The pavilion is themed around ‘Pakistan: The Hidden Treasure’ and illuminates the unique jewels of the county that may be unknown to many, both within and outside the country. Sun, 10 Oct 2021 05:42:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-leads-additions-to-red-list-in-england/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kenya-leads-additions-to-red-list-in-england/ The Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh have been added to England’s ‘red list’ in a move the government argues will protect the country against new variants of Covid-19. Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:40:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-islamabad-connection-from-manchester/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-launches-islamabad-connection-from-manchester/ With a significant proportion of Pakistani diaspora living in the region, the new services will provide vital connectivity for friends and relatives visiting family and loved ones. Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:40:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-returns-to-pakistan-after-covid-19-shutdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-returns-to-pakistan-after-covid-19-shutdown/ Flights to and from Islamabad depart and arrive on Sundays and Thursdays, while flights to and from Lahore depart and arrive on Sundays and Fridays. Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:14:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-offer-new-lahore-route-from-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-offer-new-lahore-route-from-next-month/ Lahore is known for its rich culture and will be the second city in Pakistan that British Airways will operate to, following the relaunch of services to Islamabad. Wed, 16 Sep 2020 06:42:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-new-route-to-karachi-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pegasus-launches-new-route-to-karachi-pakistan/ Pegasus has continued to expand its international network with the launch of a new Karachi route. Flights to the capital city of the Sindh province in Pakistan will commence on September 25th. Tue, 15 Sep 2020 08:09:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-to-offer-new-pakistan-routes-from-december/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-to-offer-new-pakistan-routes-from-december/ Operating three new routes - from London Heathrow to Lahore and Islamabad, as well as from Manchester to Islamabad - the new services will go on sale next month. Thu, 27 Aug 2020 09:36:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-rebuilds-connections-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-rebuilds-connections-to-pakistan/ The airline is set to ramp up its flight frequency to/from Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, and Sialkot, as well as resume passenger services to Peshawar. Wed, 12 Aug 2020 07:22:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-in-pakistan-train-blaze/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dozens-killed-in-pakistan-train-blaze/ At least 73 people are now believed to have died after a train caught fire in Pakistan. The train was travelling from the city of Karachi to Rawalpindi when at least three of the carriages burst into flames. Thu, 31 Oct 2019 09:49:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-returns-to-islamabad-for-first-time-in-ten-years/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-returns-to-islamabad-for-first-time-in-ten-years/ British Airways has landed in to Islamabad as it begins its first service between the UK and Pakistan in ten years. Crowds greeted the aircraft in Islamabad as both the Union Flag and Pakistan’s national flag were waved from the cockpit roof hatch. Mon, 03 Jun 2019 12:29:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-islamabad-from-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-islamabad-from-next-week/ British Airways will relaunch flights to Islamabad, Pakistan, from June 2nd. The three-per-week service will be operated on a three-class Boeing Dreamliner. Thu, 23 May 2019 08:06:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-overhauls-visa-regime-as-it-seeks-to-boost-tourism-figures/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/pakistan-overhauls-visa-regime-as-it-seeks-to-boost-tourism-figures/ Officials in Pakistan have announced a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s visa regime as the destination seeks to boost its tourism sector. Sat, 26 Jan 2019 18:54:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-islamabad-for-first-time-in-a-decade/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-return-to-islamabad-for-first-time-in-a-decade/ British Airways has today announced that it will fly from Heathrow to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, from June 2nd next year. The airline stopped flying to the country after the Marriott hotel in the capital, Islamabad, was bombed in 2008, killing more than 50 people. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 10:13:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaheen-air-set-to-link-uk-to-pakistan-with-manchester-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shaheen-air-set-to-link-uk-to-pakistan-with-manchester-flights/ Shaheen Air will launch European flights next month, with the start of a new service between Manchester Airport and Islamabad in Pakistan. The Pakistani airline will offer three services a week to Benazir Bhutto International Airport from March 15th A330-200 aircraft. The services will operate inbound on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. Thu, 25 Feb 2016 01:04:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-sialkot-and-faisalabad-to-pakistan-network/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-adds-sialkot-and-faisalabad-to-pakistan-network/ Qatar Airways has launched two new destinations in Pakistan, Sialkot and Faisalabad. The airline has commenced four weekly passenger services to Sialkot where it already operates dedicated freighter services. At the same time Qatar Airways added Faisalabad to its Pakistan network with three flights a week. Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:17:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-boosts-karachi-to-six-flight-daily/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/emirates-boosts-karachi-to-six-flight-daily/ Emirates is making it even more convenient for passengers to connect with Karachi as it launches its sixth daily service to the city from August 1st. The Dubai-based carrier has served Karachi since it was founded in 1985, and in the past decade alone has transported over six million passengers on the route. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karachi-international-airport-attacked-by-taliban/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/karachi-international-airport-attacked-by-taliban/ A raid by the Pakistani Taliban on Karachi international airport has left 28 people dead, including ten militants. The group attacked a terminal used for VIP flights and cargo at the airport late on Sunday night. Mon, 09 Jun 2014 08:34:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nine-tourists-killed-in-northern-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nine-tourists-killed-in-northern-pakistan/ Nine tourists have been killed in a hotel in northern Pakistan during an assault in which gunmen are reported to have killed ten people. Five are thought to be from the Ukraine, one from Lithuania and three from China, according to reports. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 08:23:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medical-tourism-spreads-superbug-to-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/medical-tourism-spreads-superbug-to-uk/ Medical tourists travelling from the UK to destinations in Pakistan and India may have contracted a superbug resistant to virtually all known antibiotics, experts warn. A study in The Lancet finds bacteria that make an enzyme called NDM-1 have travelled back with NHS patients who went abroad for treatments such as cosmetic surgery. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:59:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-to-hand-over-four-upgraded-f-16s-to-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/u.s.-to-hand-over-four-upgraded-f-16s-to-pakistan/ The United States will hand over the first batch of four upgraded F-16s to Pakistan this week, giving the latter’s Air Force the capability to conduct night operations and use precision-guided munition in its operations against militants in the country’s northwest. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:53:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anti-terror-court-convicts-5-americans-pakistan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/anti-terror-court-convicts-5-americans-pakistan/ Five American men were convicted Thursday on terror charges by a Pakistani court and sentenced to 10 years in prison in a case that has heightened concerns about Westerners traveling to Pakistan to contact al-Qaida and other Islamist extremist groups. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:43:27 +0000