Spain Plans 100% Property Tax on Non-EU Buyers to Combat Housing Crisis Spain is taking bold steps to address its worsening housing crisis by introducing a 100% property tax on homes purchased by non-EU residents. The measure, announced by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, aims to ease pressure on the

The UAE’s recent tightening of visa requirements for Pakistani citizens has created significant obstacles for travelers, with rejection rates reportedly reaching 99%. This policy shift has raised concerns among stakeholders, as it impacts thousands of individuals and poses challenges to bilateral relations. 1. Stringent Financial Requirements Pakistani applicants must now

UK Introduces New ETA for Non-EU Travelers Starting January 2025 The UK has officially launched its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) for non-EU travelers, marking a significant step towards fully digitizing its borders. Starting from January 8, 2025, travelers from countries such as the US, Canada, and Australia will need to

Tourists visiting Gilgit-Baltistan will now face a new financial burden, as the region has introduced a tax on non-local visitors. The new policy mandates a tax of PKR 2,000 for vehicles entering Gilgit-Baltistan, while motorcyclists will be charged PKR 500 per individual. Additionally, non-local hotel owners in the area will

China has revealed its latest high-speed train innovation, the CR450 EMU (Electric Multiple Unit), at a grand unveiling in Beijing. Designed to revolutionize rail travel, the CR450 is set to achieve speeds of 400 kilometers per hour, positioning it as the fastest high-speed train globally. During testing, the CR450 reached

The Overseas Employment Corporation (OEC), under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development (OP&HRD), is set to export both skilled and unskilled manpower to Bahrain’s construction sector. The OEC is currently collecting documents from interested candidates across Pakistan until December 18, 2024. OEC has been exporting skilled labor

The 14th Pakistan Mountain Festival, organized by Devcom-Pakistan to commemorate International Mountain Day, began with a cleanup drive on Margalla Hills Trail-5. Over 100 university students participated, showcasing their dedication to preserving mountain ecosystems and raising awareness about natural resource conservation. Observed annually on December 11, International Mountain Day was

China has expanded its visa-free entry list, adding nine more countries. The new additions include South Korea, Norway, Finland, Slovakia, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, and Liechtenstein, as reported by the South China Morning Post. Starting November 8, citizens from these nations will be able to travel to China without the

The government has made a significant decision to install biometric machines at all airports across the country to enhance security measures for international travelers. The Ministry of Interior has mandated the mandatory biometric verification for international passengers and has issued a directive to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to take

Sirbaz Khan has made history as the first Pakistani mountaineer to summit all 14 of the world’s peaks above 8,000 metres, according to the Alpine Club of Pakistan (ACP). Karrar Haidri, Secretary of ACP, hailed Sirbaz’s accomplishment as a testament to his “unwavering passion and dedication to the sport of