PESHAWAR: The Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) is all set to open camping pods and tent villages at scenic spots from Eidul Fitr to facilitate tourists during the ongoing peak tourism season in the province. The 2-4 beds camping pods and tent villages in several tourist attractions, including Bishigram in Swat, Sharan in Kaghan, Thandiani in Abbottabad, Yakh Tangai in Shangla and Sheikhbadin in Lakki Marwat have already been renovated and will be opened during Eid and onwards for the tourists throughout the tourism season. The tourists can contact on telephone number 091-9210583 and mobile number 0333-9626362 for booking. TCKP…
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RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan International Airlines has decided to resume its two weekly flights to Tokyo from May 30 after a suspension of three months, Mr. Mashood Tajwar, the PIA spokesman, told. The problem PIA had been facing was a lack of passengers and cargo from Beijing for Tokyo. However, the issue has now been sorted out after negotiations with Japanese authorities, the spokesman said. Ghulam Sarwar Khan, the federal Minister for Aviation, had said on Friday that since PIA’s indicators had shown an improvement over the past few months, proposals were under consideration for adding new, profitable routes on the…
ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has worked out a plan to develop a Buddhist trail by exploring religious sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab to attract the followers of Buddhism from across the globe. The news was disclosed by Chairman of Pakistan Tourism Development Cooperation (PTDC) Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari while talking to APP. The trail would start from Swabi and Swat, and culminate at Taxila, which had numerous Buddhist sites, he informed and added that the initiative was being taken by the government as part of its plan to market religious tourism abroad. Likewise, sacred places of other religions, including…
KARACHI: On 28th May 2019, Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi hosted a Corporate Iftaar Dinner in which the key accounts and loyal customers of Pearl Continental Hotel were invited. The evening commenced with a speech by the General Manager Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, Mr. Zulifqar Ahmed Malik, who welcomed the guests, praised their loyal customers and spoke about Hashoo Group’s recent project. He also thanked the guests for their unwavering cooperation and support to Hashoo Group. The iftaar Dinner was an attempt by Hashoo Group to strengthen relations with their customers and thank them for their continuous backing and appreciation towards…
LONDON: Her majesty the Queen has visited British Airways’ headquarters at Waterside, Heathrow, as part of the airline’s centenary celebrations. While at Waterside her majesty was introduced to colleagues in heritage uniforms from across the airline’s history and she visited British Airways’ museum, the Speedbird Centre, where she was shown artefacts and memorabilia relating to her many historic journeys with the airline throughout her reign. These included images from 1951 when the then HRH princess Elizabeth and HRH the duke of Edinburgh made their first transatlantic flight on a Boeing Stratocruiser from London to Montreal aboard British Airways’ predecessor, BOAC,…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Monday, 27 May said that a direct flight between Azerbaijan and Pakistan is scheduled to operate soon. The Minister said this during a meeting with Ali Alizada, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Pakistan who called on him here, said a press release. Both sides agreed on developing strong relations in the field of aviation. The Minister said “Pakistan and Azerbaijan are brotherly countries. Relations between the two countries are warm, cordial, based on trust and respect.” Ali Alizada said that Azerbaijan was keen to enhance ties with Pakistan. Interestingly, Draft Air Services Agreement (ASA) between Pakistan and…
ISLAMABAD: To celebrate the resumption of British Airways flights to Islamabad a grand iftar-dinner reception was hosted by Trans-Continental Services (Pvt) Limited, the GSA of British Airways World Cargo and IAG Cargo in Pakistan on Monday, 27 May at Serena Hotel, Islamabad. The reception was attended by leading freight forwarders and consolidators from all over Punjab, representatives of CAA, senior management of the handling agency of the airline SAPS, officials of British Airways in Pakistan, including Cargo Country Manager Rashid Paracha, Airport Services Manager Faisal Shirazi and Shoaib Hashmi Customer Services Manager Pakistan. Representing TCSL at the reception were Mr.…
KARACHI: Maintaining the Islamic Ramadan tradition, Oman Air -Pakistan, this year also hosted a grand Iftar- Dinner at a local hotel. The event was an impressive gathering, befitting the market popularity of the Host Airline. Mr. Abdul Hakeem Al Hasbi, Country Manager-Pakistan Oman Air and his Sales & marketing team greeted the eminent guests upon their arrival. The city leading travel agents and Umrah & Hajj operators responded to the invitation, particularly the travel trade industry and made the Iftar-Dinner very well attended event of the Holy Month.
LONDON: Heathrow Airport has revealed plans to introduce an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) to generate funding for sustainable transport schemes links to the airport. The airport says it will become the world’s first airport with an Ultra-Low Emission Zone (Ulez) in 2022. Heathrow’s Ulez will introduce minimum vehicle emissions standards identical to the London Mayor’s Ulez and will be applied to passenger cars and private hire vehicles entering car parks or drop-off areas at any time at any of Heathrow’s terminals. Charges of between £10 and £15 will be levied on older, more polluting vehicles entering the proposed Ulez, in…
ISLAMABAD: Over the last 10 years flydubai has emerged as one of leading low cost airlines, flying to over 90 destinations. Kyiv in Ukraine is among the most unique and fastest growing destinations in the network. Hence, for this year’s Top Achievers trip, the beautiful city of Kyiv was selected as the destination of choice. flydubai in each of its market focuses on developing destinations for leisure and business. Ukraine is one of the fastest growing trade partners of Pakistan while also is positioned as a unique travel destination offering spectacular views, cuisine, history and culture. Today, as political revolutions…