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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…

KARACHI: Hashoo Foundation, the sustainability arm of Hashoo Group, has won a CSR award in the “Community Impact” category for its pivotal role in empowering communities across Pakistan through multifaceted initiatives encompassing education, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, training, and support for over 35 years. Zulfiqar Malik, General Manager of the Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi, collected the award at the 13th Annual CSR Awards ceremony organized in Karachi by The Professionals Network. Established in 2011, the CSR Awards stand as a significant recognition platform under The Professionals Network’s stewardship, celebrating the impactful contributions of corporations and NGOs towards Pakistan’s socio-economic uplift. The Corporate…

ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to catalyze the socio-economic growth of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Hashoo Group, in collaboration with the AJK Government, has announced a new partnership aimed at advancing the region’s educational, hospitality, tourism, and community development sectors. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), symbolizing a shared commitment towards the prosperity of AJK, was formalized in a ceremony at the Kashmir House, Islamabad, earlier this week with dignitaries from the AJK government and Hashoo Group’s senior leadership in attendance. This Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Mr. Haseeb A. Gardezi, Chief Operating Officer of the Hospitality and…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) and Sindh Tourism Development Corporation (STDC) in collaboration with the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Pakistan mission in Germany, other provincial tourism departments, and private tour operators put up an impressive show of Pakistan’s Tourism Potential at Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Berlin 2024, a leading international travel expo of tourism. From 5th to 7th March 2024, over 5,500 exhibitors from 170 countries are showcased the potential of their tourism destinations in Berlin, Germany. This year’s theme is “Beauty has an Address”, said a news release. STDC and Ministry of Tourism Government of Sindh…

KATHMANDU: Before the start of the 2024 Mount Everest season, the government of Nepal has announced a new requirement that all climbers must rent and use tracking chips on their journey. “Reputed companies were already using them but now it’s been mandatory for all climbers,” Rakesh Gurung, director of Nepal’s department of tourism, said. “It will cut down search and rescue time in the event of an accident.” He explains that climbers will pay $10-15 apiece for the chips, which will be sewn into their jackets. Once the climber returns, the chip will be removed, given back to the government,…

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, has launched its state-of-the-art e-commerce logistics facility in Addis Ababa. Located inside the Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics premises, the newly built facility is dedicated to e-commerce, mail and courier logistics services, aimed at bridging logistical gaps, and positioning Addis Ababa as the cross-border e-commerce logistics hub for Africa and beyond. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said: “The inauguration of this cutting-edge e-commerce logistics facility is a significant breakthrough for Ethiopian Airlines Group and the entire African economy. “We have implemented high-end technologies in the infrastructure that revolutionize the…

KARACHI: In a bid to boost rural tourism and underscore the allure of locomotive travel, a comprehensive proposal for a ‘Desert Train Safari’ from Karachi to the border town of Khokhrapar in Sindh was thoroughly discussed in a meeting held at the City Railway Station on February 26, 2024. The meeting, attended by key stakeholders including Syed Feyaz Ali Shah (Managing Director, Sindh Tourism Development Corporation), Mr. Ashfaq Tabsum (Deputy Divisional Superintendent, Pakistan Railways), and Maj. Abdul Majeed (Headquarters 18 Division), focused on various aspects of the proposed train safari. Key Points from the Discussion: 1) Proposed Train Route: The…

ISLAMABAD: Pearl-Continental Hotel, Bhurban has been recertified by ISO-22000:2018 and HACCP, an esteemed international standard for food safety management, with 100% compliance two years in a row. ISO-22000 is an internationally accepted standard for food safety management systems, providing a comprehensive framework to ensure the safety of food products throughout the supply chain. It covers processes from primary production to consumption, emphasizing a holistic approach to food safety. Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) is a systematic approach to food safety that identifies, evaluates, and controls potential hazards throughout food production. Developed in the 1960s by NASA in collaboration…