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ISLAMABAD: Pearl-Continental Hotel, Muzaffarabad has been recertified by ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP, an esteemed international standard for food safety management two years in a row. ISO 22000 is recognized worldwide as a comprehensive framework that ensures the highest levels of food safety, covering processes from farm to fork. The recertification audit, conducted by the globally renowned TUV Austria, encompassed on-site evaluations and a meticulous examination of documentation, policies, and procedures. Addressing the positive audit results, Chief Operating Officer, Education and Hospitality Division, Hashoo Group, Haseeb A. Gardezi remarked, “Our commitment to excellence will only grow stronger with such humbling accolades,…

KARACHI: The sacred month of Ramadan, a period marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection, is observed with great fervor worldwide. In keeping with this spirit, Turkish Airlines-Pakistan honored the tradition by hosting an exquisite Iftar dinner at Karachi Marriott Hotel, reinforcing the bond of community and shared blessings. The grand Iftar gathering underscored the airline’s esteemed position in the market and its commitment to upholding the values of Ramadan. Mr. Sertan Yuce, the Country Manager for Turkish Airlines in Pakistan, together with Mr. Umar Khan, Sales Manager, and their dedicated Sales & Marketing team, welcomed the distinguished guests. The event…

ISLAMABAD: The government, domestic banks and development finance institutions (DFIs) have successfully concluded PIA’s commercial debt negotiations, removing the last hurdles in the way of privatisation of the national flag carrier. Under the arrangement, Pakistan International Airlines Company Ltd’s (PIACL) commercial domestic debt will be moved to PIA Holding Company Ltd, established by the federal government as part of the former’s legal restructuring. According to a statement issued by PIACL on Friday, the development paved the way for filing of a scheme of arrangement (SoA) for legal segregation of PIACL from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).The federal…

Etihad Airways chief operating officer Mohammed Al Bulooki has stepped down from his role, confirms an internal document. The internal memo was signed by Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves and shared with staff Thursday evening.John Wright will serve as interim COO and guest officer, Etihad confirmed. “As we navigate through a period of remarkable growth and expansion, I have an important update to share regarding our leadership team,” wrote Neves.” After many years of dedicated service to Etihad, Mohammad Al Bulooki, our Chief Operations and Guest Officer, has decided to step down from his role here at Etihad to pursue new…

ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines resumed flights to Libyan capital Tripoli from March 28, 2024, again. The flag carrier that operates 62 destinations across the African continent, will operate flights to Tripoli three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. During the inauguration ceremony at Mitiga International Airport, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, said: “As Turkish Airlines, we feel the excitement of connecting continents, this time in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. We are delighted to start flights again to Libya, with which we have historical ties. We will continue to bring cultures together in Africa, as in many continents.” Turkish…

KARACHI: Pakistan’s most followed actress Ayeza Khan has been honored with a golden visa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday, March 27. Expressing her joy at the social media platform, Instagram, the ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’ actress shared the news with her 13.8 million followers. She also posted a photo while receiving a golden visa from the authorities with the caption. “The unforgettable memories I’ve created in Dubai, be it while vacationing or at work, are unparalleled to any other experiences around the globe,” she said in the post. The actress said that Dubai consistently provides a sense of belonging to…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways is planning to revive the Safari Tourist Train to promote culture and beauty of Potohar Region which will commence its journey from Islamabad’s historic Golra Station to Attock Khurd. “The Safari Train will commence its journey from Golra Station, traversing through Hasan Abdal, Attock, and Attock Khurd Railway stations. Notably, Attock Khurd boasts a rich historical legacy, housing the oldest railway museum,” official sources told.They said that the basic purpose of the tourist train is to bolster tourism and acquaint travellers with the railway’s ancient heritage while can play a key role in promoting tourism. The tourists…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Civil Aviation and the British Department of Transport crossed another milestone as UK has gifted computer-based checking software to PCAA. According to details, the UK government has provided computer-based checking software and training programs for aviation security screens to PCAA. The equipment was handed over by Mr Mohammad Abdul Gaffar First Secretary Aviation UK High Commission Islamabad to Air Cdre Retd Shahid Qadir Director Aviation Security PCAA and Airport Manager Mr Aftab Gillani in front of notables from Aviation industry. Mr Gaffar re affirmed UK DfT commitment to support PCAA in its endeavre to enhance Aviation security measures…

UAE: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its visa exemption policy, allowing citizens of 87 countries around the world to enter without a pre-entry visa., Israel is included in the list. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced an update to its visa exemption policy. It will now allow citizens of 87 countries to enter the country without the need for a pre-entry visa. The UAE government’s latest initiative aims to simplify travel restrictions for tourists and promote a more accessible travel process in the Middle Eastern country, Gulf News reports. UAE Foreign Ministry said that citizens of 110…

TOKYO: Airbus clinched orders for 65 jets from two of Boeing’s key Asian customers on Thursday, in a win for the European planemaker as its US rival grapples with quality issues after a mid-flight panel blowout on a 737 MAX 9 jet. The orders are a blow to Boeing, which is struggling with a sprawling manufacturing crisis that has caused it to limit narrow-body jet production, making it harder to catch up to its European rival. Japan Airlines (JAL) said it would buy 21 wide-body A350-900 and 11 A321neo narrow-body jets from Airbus, which will provide smaller single-aisle jets to…