Pakistan Fuel Prices Cut for 4 November — Plus LPG Reforms for Winter
Pakistan’s government has lowered fuel prices with effect from today, Wednesday 4 November, and announced a package of reforms for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
Minimarg & Domel Travel Guide: Burzil Pass, Rainbow Lake & the Permit Rules
Complete Minimarg and Domel travel guide: Burzil Pass route, Rainbow Lake, permits at Chilam Chowki, best season, stays and itineraries.
Pakistan Itinerary: Two Weeks from Islamabad to Hunza and Skardu
Pakistan itinerary for two weeks: Islamabad, Hunza and Skardu in 14 days, with routes, pacing, best time and what to cut if time is short.
Islamabad to Hunza by Road: The Gateway Drive, Stop by Stop
Islamabad to Hunza by road: Karakoram Highway vs Babusar route, stop-by-stop plan, overnight breaks, fuel, landslides and driving times.
Neelum Valley, Kashmir: The Complete Travel Guide
Neelum Valley guide: Muzaffarabad to Keran, Sharda, Kel and Arang Kel, best time, road order, distances and a practical 4-day plan.
Naran & Kaghan Valley Travel Guide: Lakes, Pass and the Road North
Naran and Kaghan Valley guide: Saiful Muluk, Lulusar Lake, Babusar Top, Shogran, best time, road seasons and a practical 3-day plan.
Kalash Valleys & Chitral Guide: Festivals, Villages and the Road In
Kalash Valleys and Chitral guide: Bumburet, Rumbur and Birir, Chilam Joshi and the other Kalash festivals, Shandur, and how to get there.
Karachi World Culture Festival Day Five: Art, Dance and Film from Five Continents
What happenedThe fifth day of the 3rd World Culture Festival at the Arts Council of Pakistan in Karachi featured a mix of art, music, dance, film and theatre, bringing together international artists to celebrate cultural diversity and creative expression. As part of the festival’s “Artfelt: Conversations Series”, a panel discussion titled “Cultural Diversity as Represented […]
PIA Appoints Adrian Hamilton-Manns as Chief Executive — What It Means for Travellers
What happenedThe board of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on Monday, 2 November, the appointment of Adrian Hamilton-Manns as the airline’s chief executive officer. In a press release quoted by Dawn, PIA said Hamilton-Manns brings a wealth of leadership and strategic experience in the global aviation sector, and that his appointment marks a pivotal chapter […]
Kaghan Valley Snow Closes the Road Beyond Naran — What Travellers Should Know
What happenedKaghan Valley received heavy snowfall on Monday, 2 November, dropping temperatures sharply across the valley. Snow fell from early morning at Babusar Top, Saiful Muluk Lake, Battakundi, Basal, Lolosar Lake and Naran, and continued intermittently through the day. Police told Dawn that traffic between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Baltistan was temporarily suspended because the Mansehra–Naran–Jalkhad […]
Swat Valley Travel Guide: Malam Jabba, Kalam and the Switzerland of Pakistan
Swat Valley travel guide: Mingora, Malam Jabba ski resort, Kalam, Mahodand Lake, Buddhist heritage, best time, routes and practical tips.
Budget Stays in Gilgit-Baltistan: Guesthouses, Hostels and Homestays
Budget stays in Gilgit-Baltistan: guesthouses, hostels and homestays, what a low price includes, and how to keep a cheap trip comfortable.
Glamping & Camps in Gilgit-Baltistan: Luxury Tents Worth Booking
Glamping in Gilgit-Baltistan explained: Fairy Meadows, Deosai, Hunza and Skardu camps, what luxury tents include, and when to book a hotel instead.
Where to Stay in Passu: Lodges, Guesthouses and Glacier Views
Where to stay in Passu, Gojal: lodges and guesthouses with Passu Cones and glacier views, plus when to base in Gulmit or Karimabad instead.
Where to Stay in Gilgit-Baltistan: Serena vs Local Guesthouses
Serena hotels or local guesthouses in Gilgit-Baltistan? Compare price, comfort, location and experience, valley by valley, before you book.