Airline safety watchdog AirlineRatings.com has released its Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines and Top 25 Safest Low-Cost Airlines for 2026, selecting the rankings from a pool of 320 global carriers it continuously monitors. Announcing the latest list, AirlineRatings.com chief executive Sharon Petersen said travellers should be cautious about interpreting airline safety rankings too rigidly, noting […]
From Fighter Jet to Economic Asset: How JF-17 Is Redefining Pakistan’s Global Standing
For years, the JF-17 Thunder has been a central pillar of Pakistan’s air defence strategy. But following the military confrontation with India in May last year, the aircraft’s relevance has expanded well beyond national security. Today, the JF-17 is increasingly viewed as a tool of diplomacy, industrial growth, and economic opportunity — reshaping how Pakistan […]
No Layoffs, Safety First: Arif Habib Outlines PIA’s One-Year Turnaround Plan
The new owners of Pakistan International Airlines have laid out an ambitious turnaround plan, acknowledging that the national carrier will continue to incur losses for at least one year before moving towards profitability. Speaking in an exclusive interaction, Arif Habib, founder of the Arif Habib Group, said that PIA currently employs around 9,000 people — […]
Japan Announces MEXT Teachers Training Scholarship 2026 for Pakistani Educators
The Embassy of Japan in Pakistan has opened applications for the Teachers Training Scholarship 2026 under Japan’s prestigious MEXT program, offering Pakistani educators an opportunity to receive advanced professional training in Japan. The scholarship targets Pakistani teachers with at least five years of teaching experience at the primary or secondary level, whether in public or […]