French mountaineers pioneer new Golden Peak route

[ad_1] Listen to article In early June, French alpinist Mathieu Maynadier and Pakistan’s Muizzuddinn pioneered a new route up the East Ridge of Spantik (7,027 m), locally known as Golden Peak, in the Karakoram range. The ascent, which took place from June 2 to 7, was the first major mountain opening in Pakistan led by a local climber. The new 1,800 m … Read more

Migrant boat sinks off Tunisia-Italy route, leaving one dead, 87 rescued

[ad_1] Listen to article A migrant boat sank between Tunisia and Italy, leaving one woman dead, though the Italian coastguard managed to rescue 87 survivors, the Red Cross told AFP Monday. After setting out from La Louza in Tunisia, the fishing boat sank in the middle of the night when it was approximately 45 miles (72 kilometres) … Read more

PIA CEO seeks govt help to reopen UK route

[ad_1] PIA Chief Executive Officer Pakistan International Airlines AVM Amir Hayat on Saturday called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar. Appreciating the DPM/FM's continued support, he requested further diplomatic assistance for the resumption of flights to the UK. Dar informed that he and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were actively engaged with the … Read more

Artificial lake along Route 47 to store rainwater

[ad_1] LAHORE: An artificial lake has been built along the ‘CBD Route 47’ road in Lahore to store five million gallons of rainwater. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was informed during an early morning surprise visit to various city areas to inspect development projects that the route had been opened for traffic. She visited … Read more

Pakistan airspace key route amid regional bans

[ad_1] Several foreign airlines have started using Pakistan’s airspace for various international routes as airspace closures continue due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Major carriers, including Emirates, are now flying over northern Pakistan on routes to North America, Egypt, and other destinations. Their flight paths pass through western Pakistan, then proceed over … Read more