ISLAMABAD — Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing travel destinations, attracting over 7.5 million foreign tourists between January and August 2025, according to the Chairman of the Uzbek Tourism Committee, Umid Shadiev. The surge highlights the country’s rising profile on the global tourism map, with visitors flocking to

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk Washington – The White House has confirmed that the newly introduced $100,000 H-1B visa fee will apply only to new petitions and will not affect current H-1B holders re-entering the United States. The clarification comes after widespread confusion among companies and workers following

Islamabad – The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has advised domestic and international tourists visiting northern Pakistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to strictly follow safety guidelines during the monsoon season, as heavy rains, flooding, and glacier melting increase risks in hilly areas. A PTDC spokesperson stressed that precautionary measures are essential for

Lahore — Pakistan has taken a major step toward enhancing its religious tourism industry with the inauguration of the 24th International Arab Tourism and Hajj & Umrah Exhibition. The event, organized by the International Forum for Religious Tourism, was inaugurated by Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council Allama Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi and

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk CARDIFF — The Welsh Government has formally approved a new policy allowing councils to introduce a tourist tax starting in 2027, in a landmark move designed to strengthen local services and revive the Welsh language. Visitors over 18 staying in hotels, B&Bs, or

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in culture, tourism, and heritage through a series of strategic agreements signed in Beijing on Sunday. Pakistan’s Minister for Culture, Tourism, and Heritage, Huzaifa Rehman, met with Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gao Zheng, to discuss a robust

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk TEL AVIV — Israel’s national carrier El Al Airlines announced on Sunday that it had received approximately 25,000 requests to leave the country within just 24 hours, amid escalating regional instability following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. According to Reuters, El Al said

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk WASHINGTON — The US Department of State has issued a global security advisory, warning American citizens to remain vigilant and exercise increased caution amid growing international unrest following the recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In an official post shared on the

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk Ecuador has officially ended visa-free airport transit for passport holders from 45 visa-required countries, mandating the use of a Transit Visa (Visa de Transeúnte) even for brief airport layovers—part of new security measures aimed at combating illegal migration and organized crime. Effective June

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk China has officially expanded its 240-hour (10-day) visa-free transit policy to include citizens from 55 countries, aiming to strengthen international travel, business cooperation, and tourism. The policy took effect on Thursday, marking a significant step in China’s post-pandemic recovery strategy. The expanded visa-free