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Express Tribune
19 hours ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Over a million Pakistanis found work abroad
Hundreds of holidaymakers have been left stranded in Palma Airport after flights were cancelled. PHOTO: AFP Millions of Pakistanis have sought employment abroad during the ongoing fiscal year 202425, with the highest number of workers hailing from Punjab, according to the latest figures released in the Pakistan Economic Survey. The data shows that 404,345 individuals from Punjab left for foreign countries over the past year, making it the largest contributor to the country's overseas workforce. Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa followed with 187,000 workers going abroad for employment, while 60,424 workers from Sindh also sought work overseas during the same period. From the tribal districts, a total of 29,937 individuals left the country for jobs abroad. Meanwhile, 29,591 workers from Azad Jammu and Kashmir joined the foreign labour market. The report further states that 8,621 workers from the federal capital, Islamabad, went overseas during the fiscal year. However, Balochistan saw a comparatively smaller outflow, with 5,668 individuals migrating for work. Moreover, 1,692 people from the northern areas of Pakistan also went abroad in search of employment.
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Hundreds of tourists stranded in Spain as storms disrupt flights
Hundreds of holidaymakers have been left stranded in Palma Airport after flights were cancelled. PHOTO: AFP Listen to article Hundreds of British travellers, including families returning from half-term breaks, have been left stranded at Palma de Mallorca Airport following widespread flight cancellations and delays attributed to air traffic control (ATC) restrictions triggered by severe weather across northern Europe. Airlines including easyJet were forced to cancel or delay dozens of flights over the weekend, leaving terminals packed and passengers frustrated. The disruption, described by carriers as "beyond our control," was caused by thunderstorms sweeping across parts of the continent. Among those affected was Beth Rafferty, 31, from Hastings, East Sussex, who had been due to return to London Gatwick with her partner and two children on Sunday evening. Just before boarding their 7pm easyJet flight, the family received an email stating the flight had been cancelled due to ATC issues. 'We were left in limbo,' Beth told reporters, explaining how they had to pay £300 for a last-minute hotel stay and eventually forked out £1,500 on alternative flights with Jet2 to Bournemouth to avoid school absences for their children. According to passengers and local reports, fewer than a dozen flights were fully cancelled, but more than 120 experienced significant delays, causing widespread disruption. In a statement, easyJet confirmed that 'widespread thunderstorms across Northern Europe' were to blame for the disruptions. 'We did all we could to minimise the impact of the weather disruption on our customers,' the airline said, adding that affected passengers were offered rebooking options, refunds, and hotel accommodation where needed. 'The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority,' the statement continued. 'While this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused.' The latest chaos comes shortly after Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary criticised the current state of European air traffic control, describing it as "shoddy" and warning that summer 2025 could see record-breaking delays if systemic issues aren't addressed. As holidaymakers grapple with the immediate aftermath, the incident highlights the growing strain on European air travel infrastructure, particularly as peak summer demand approaches.
Daily Mirror
03-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Majorca travel warning for Brits as easyJet cancels flights last minute
Families were unable to fly home to the UK from their half term holidays in Majorca with easyJet and other airlines after restrictions were imposed due to poor weather in Europe British holidaymakers were stranded in Spain after a major storm caused air traffic restrictions. The airline was hit by a string of cancellations on Sunday and Monday, with multiple easyJet flights cancelled from Palma Airport in Majorca to UK airports including Birmingham and London Gatwick. Countless British families have found themselves stranded in Majorca, unable to return from their half-term breaks as easyJet and other carriers grapple with imposed restrictions following dismal weather across Europe, which were cited as "outside [of the airline's] control". Shortly after the groundings Michael O'Leary, Ryanair's CEO, warned of the potential of record flight delays over summer 2025 due to what he branded as "shoddy ATC services". The airline chief has a long record of criticising ATCs across Europe. The full extent of the chaos is not yet clear. More than 120 flights were delayed and around ten cancelled on Sunday, with a further seven on Monday. Palma Airport seems to be operating normally today. Here is our guide on what you should do if you're impacted by a delayed or cancelled flight while on holiday. Were you impacted by the flight issues? Email webtravel@ Your airline has a duty of care If your flight is delayed and you're stuck at the airport, or it's been cancelled and you've opted to be re-routed at the earliest opportunity but you're stuck at the airport or abroad, your airline has a legal 'duty of care'. Whatever the reason for the delay or cancellation. That means it must provide you with a number of things that include: Regular updates on what's going on. Food and drink, or vouchers to buy them. Accommodation (if needed). A 'means of communication' You are owed a refund The good news is that if your flight has been cancelled, for whatever reason and for however long before take-off, you have the legal right to choose between the following: A refund for the flight that was cancelled. OR an alternative flight (airlines call this re-routing) to your destination. Your compensation rights Under EU and now UK law, if your flight's delayed for more than three hours, and it is the airline's fault, there is a good chance you will be entitled to between £210 and £520 in compensation. The same rule applies to some cancelled flights too. However, in this case, the weather seems to be at fault - or easyJet is claiming it is at least. Given such things are out of the airline's control, easyJet is not on required to pay compensation to customers. Situations when you could claim compensation include: The pilot was sick and not replaced. The crew or pilot was late. The flight was cancelled because of under-booking. The airline staff were on strike. Technical problems caused by something routine, such as a component failure or general wear and tear. Your rights if you're on a package holiday If your flight is cancelled or delayed and you've booked a package holiday, you have the same rights as those who booked the trip themselves. It is well worth contacting your package holiday provider however, as they may be able to offer extra assistance. Also, read the terms and conditions of your trip - there may be additional protection slipped in there. Travel insurance The refund and compensation rules apply to all passengers who fly or were due to fly on a UK or EU-regulated flight. That doesn't preclude you from getting extra coverage through an insurance policy, some of which pay out in the event of delays or cancellations. Make sure to check the terms of your policy. Get travel updates straight to your WhatsApp! In need of a holiday? The Mirror has launched its very own Travel WhatsApp community where you'll get all the latest news and advice for everything from staycations to getaways in sunny Spain. We'll send you the latest breaking updates and exclusives all directly to your phone. Users must download or already have WhatsApp on their phones to join in. All you have to do to join is click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! We may also send you stories from other titles across the Reach group. We will also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose Exit group. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. What have easyJet said? An easyJet spokesperson said: "Unfortunately, due to the impact of widespread thunderstorms across Northern Europe yesterday, some flights were unable to operate as planned. We did all we could to minimise the impact of the weather disruption on our customers, providing options to rebook or a refund their flights as well as providing hotel accommodation and meals for these who required them. The safety and wellbeing of our customers and crew is easyJet's highest priority and while this was outside of our control, we are sorry for the inconvenience caused."
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Tourist cheats death after homeless man randomly stabs her in back of neck
A tourist was stabbed in the neck by a homeless stranger, in the second such attack in Spain in only 24 hours. The female holidaymaker was knifed in the back of the neck in the horror attack as she strolled through the eastern city of Valencia with her boyfriend. Police revealed how the knifeman had jumped his victim from behind and left her covered in blood after plunging his bladed weapon into her soft tissue before fleeing the scene. The incident happened after another stabbing this week at Mallorca airport when a homeless Salvadoran knifed a man at Palma Airport in Majorca in another random attack. The man suspected of the Valencia attack was arrested in the aftermath of the stabbing. Confirming he slept rough, local police who assisted the victim after she was hurt and later detained the alleged knifeman, said: 'At 10 o'clock on Wednesday, our control room received a call indicating that a woman was bleeding profusely from the neck and had apparently been assaulted by a passer-by in a street called Calle Conde Trenor. 'A neighbourhood police who was close to the scene went to the address indicated and assisted the victim, a 29 year old Italian, who had a cut on the back of her neck which was bleeding heavily. The wound was covered with a towel provided by a neighbour. 'Several locals were with the victim as well as her partner. The partner said a man had approached them from behind and had stabbed his girlfriend in the neck with a metal object before running away. 'He gave the officer a detailed description of the assailant. From the outset, the police officer suspected it could be someone well-known in the neighbourhood who usually spends the night in a sleeping bag in the old Turia riverbed and surrounding areas. "On seeing the seriousness of the injury, the officer, together with a second back-up officer who had arrived, decided to put the victim in a patrol car and take her to hospital. The officer then returned to the area to try to locate the alleged assailant."
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Tourist stabbed in back of neck as she walked with boyfriend in random attack by ‘homeless man' in Valencia
KNIFE HORROR Tourist stabbed in back of neck as she walked with boyfriend in random attack by 'homeless man' in Valencia Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TOURIST has been stabbed in the back of the neck "by a homeless man" while strolling through Valencia with her boyfriend. The female holidaymaker was jumped from behind and left covered in blood before the attacker quickly fled the scene in Spain. 3 A tourist was stabbed in the back of the neck in Valencia, Spain Credit: Solarpix 3 She cheated death after being rushed to hospital Credit: Solarpix 3 The stabbing took place in Valencia, Spain Credit: Solarpix She became the second victim of a homeless stranger stabbing in Spain within just 24 hours. Cops said the stabbing happened on Wednesday morning, just a day after a homeless Salvadoran knifed a man at Palma Airport in Majorca in another random attack. The alleged aggressor, a 45-year-old thought to be living at the airport, was arrested at the scene. The depraved suspect was kept in custody after being told he was being investigated on suspicion of attempted homicide. The man suspected of the more recent Valencia attack was also arrested following the horrific stabbing. Local police confirmed he slept rough. They also said they assisted victim after she was hurt and later detained the alleged knifeman. The force said: "At 10 o'clock on Wednesday, our control room received a call indicating that a woman was bleeding profusely from the neck and had apparently been assaulted by a passer-by in a street called Calle Conde Trenor. "A neighbourhood police who was close to the scene went to the address indicated and assisted the victim, a 29 year old Italian, who had a cut on the back of her neck which was bleeding heavily." They added: "The wound was covered with a towel provided by a neighbour. "Several locals were with the victim as well as her partner." The also revealed other details about the chilling stabbing. 'The partner said a man had approached them from behind and had stabbed his girlfriend in the neck with a metal object before running away," police said. 'He gave the officer a detailed description of the assailant." Cops suspected the attacker "could be someone well-known in the neighbourhood who usually spends the night in a sleeping bag". More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
