Qatar Airways Crowned World’s Best Full‑Service Airline for 2026
According to AirlineRatings.com, Doha-based Qatar Airways in first place and Hong Kong flagship carrier Cathay Pacific in second place.
Adil Aziz
Emirates Media Statement – 7 March
Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule while working to restore full network operations. The airline anticipates a return to 100% of its network within the coming days, subject to airspace availability and the fulfilment of all operational requirements.
Global Trade Hit as Maersk Halts Routes in Middle East Crisis
The Danish group said in a statement it would halt its FM1 service connecting the Far East to the Middle East and its ME11 service linking the Middle East to Europe.
Mehfooz
Emirates media statement
Emirates can confirm that it is currently operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. This follows the partial re-opening of regional airspace for the safe conduct of commercial flights.
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Middle East Airports Close Amid Iran Conflict, Causing Global Travel Chaos
Travel chaos extended through the Middle East and beyond, sending airline stocks sharply lower on Monday (Mar 2), as carriers across the Persian Gulf extended blanket flight suspensions, causing major disruptions at some of the world’s busiest airports.
Pakistan ranked among most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems in new inDrive and Dealroom report
inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform operating in 48 countries, together with startup intelligence platform Dealroom, has released a new research report identifying Pakistan as one of the most promising “new frontier” tech ecosystems globally.
TCS Partners with Nippon Express to Boost Global Logistics and Trade Connectivity
TCS Group, one of Pakistan’s most established and trusted logistics conglomerates, has formalized a strategic partnership with Nippon Express (South Asia & Oceania) Pte. Ltd., a subsidiary of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc. (Nippon Express Group) of Japan, under which Nippon Express Group has acquired a minority stake in TCS Logistics (Private) Limited.
Temporary Airspace Closure in Iran Forces Airlines to Reroute
Iran closed its airspace temporarily to most flights late on Wednesday, forcing airlines to cancel, reroute or delay some flights, amid concerns about possible military action between the United States and Iran.
Turkiye CG Highlights Tourism as Key Driver of Economic Growth
Consul General of the Republic of Turkiye in Karachi, Ergul Kadak has emphasized that tourism represents a “low-hanging fruit” for Pakistan’s economic growth, which, if developed properly, could significantly reduce external financing requirements of the country.
US Suspends Immigrant Visas for 75 Nations Including Pakistan
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is suspending processing for immigrant visas for applicants from Pakistan and 74 countries, a State Department spokesperson said on Wednesday, as part of Washington’s intensifying immigration crackdown.