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Airports have been ordered to cease ignoring disabled people

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Disabled passengers have been left waiting hours on planes for help to get off, the CAA has said. The industry has been struggling with staff shortages after the pandemic and post-cancellation travel restrictions. Civil Aviation Authority: Some recent incidents were “unacceptable”. Air terminals should quit bombing disabled travelers or they could confront legitimate activity, the … Read more

SBP receives record $18 billion remittances in seven months

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KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has received $18 billion as workers’ remittances during the first seven months (July-January) 2021/22, a statement said on Friday. The central bank said that during the first seven months of 2021/22, the remittances have risen to a record $18 billion, 9.1 per cent higher than the same period … Read more

Uganda confirms 11 Omicron infections

Uganda confirms 11 Omicron infections

KAMPALA, Dec 7, 2021 (AFP) – Uganda announced Tuesday that it had detected cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant in travellers coming into the country, the first infections to be reported in East Africa. The cases were detected in people screened at Entebbe International Airport who flew in from five different countries, Ugandan medical authorities said … Read more

‘No need to panic’ over Omicron variant: Africa CDC

'No need to panic' over Omicron variant: Africa CDC

NAIROBI, Dec 2, 2021 (AFP) – The African Union’s health watchdog on Thursday appealed for calm over Omicron, the new, heavily mutated Covid-19 variant which has prompted many governments to impose new restrictions. The new variant was first reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by South Africa a week ago, and has quickly showed up across … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s flight ban ends for six countries

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ban on direct travel from a number of countries came to an end on Wednesday, as the country continues to relax travel restrictions caused by the pandemic, Arab News reported. Travellers from six countries including India, Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia, Brazil and Vietnam can now arrive in the Kingdom without having to spend 14 days … Read more

European travel restrictions forces airlines to make adjustments

European Travel Restrictions forces Airlines to make adjustments

Airlines in both the United States and Europe are making changes and canceling flights in response to European Union proposals regarding new, more severe travel regulations for Americans. Last week, the EU said that it will recommend that the United States be removed from its 27-country “safe list” for accepting foreign tourists. The announcement was … Read more

US State Department Relaxes Travel Restrictions For Pakistan

US State Department Relaxes Travel Restrictions For Pakistan

The State Department has revised its Travel Advisory for Pakistan, upgrading it from “Don’t Travel” to “Avoid Unnecessary Travel.” The revision is actually a progression from Level Four to Level Three, although not considered a major change, but a significant improvement. According to the latest Travel Advisory, Pakistani security forces conducted counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency operations. … Read more

C-category Passengers’ Entry Into Pakistan Is Subject To ‘Special Permit’

C-category Passengers' Entry Into Pakistan Is Subject To 'Special Permit'

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has relaxed the ban on passengers coming to Pakistan from C-category countries. Passengers from 12 C-category countries will now be allowed to travel under special permits. The government of Pakistan had decided to impose a complete ban on the entry of travellers from C-category countries from March 23 to April … Read more

Pakistan eases travel restrictions on UK, South Africa

Pakistan eases travel restrictions

The government of Pakistan has eased travel restrictions on the United Kingdom and South Africa. Passengers with dual citizenship, including those with Pakistani passports, will now be able to come to Pakistan.

According to the details, the Civil Aviation Authority has issued a new travel guideline in the matter of travel restrictions for passengers coming to Pakistan from the UK in the second wave of coronavirus, in which the restrictions have been extended till January 31. The ban will also apply to travelers coming to Pakistan from South Africa.

The notification issued by the CAA’s Director of Air Transport states that Pakistanis with short-term visas residing in the UK and South Africa will be allowed to travel, as well as passengers with dual citizenship, Nikop, and POC cardholders will be able to come to Pakistan

Work visa holders will also be able to travel to Pakistan. British and South African diplomats and their families will be given special permission to travel to Pakistan. Diplomats will also be required to take a Karuna test 72 hours before the trip. Families will be re-tested, and diplomats will have to be quarantined as directed by the Health Department.

According to the notification, all passengers coming from the UK will have to undergo a coronavirus test 72 hours before departure. Passengers arriving in Pakistan will be given an immediate coronary test. In the case of a negative report, passengers will have to be quarantined for 5 to 7 days.

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Asian Cricket Council postpones Asia Cup 2020

Asian Cricket Council postpones Asia Cup 2021

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announces postponement of Asia Cup 2020 According to details, the meeting of the executive board of the Asian Cricket Council decided to postpone the scheduled Asia Cup in September this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”pcb-aims-to-play-home-series-as-t20-asia-cup-likely-to-get-postpone”] It is to be noted that this time Pakistan was to … Read more