ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels celebrated the Press Freedom Day in Islamabad on Friday, 26th April 2019. The Bureau Chiefs of all prominent print and electronic media were invited to an exclusive get together at Islamabad Serena Hotel, followed by a cake cutting ceremony. World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993. Since then, 3rd May is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. This year’s theme “Media for Democracy: Journalism and Elections in Times of Disinformation” discusses current challenges faced by media in elections, along with the media’s potential in supporting peace and reconciliation processes.…
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KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the country’s national carrier, has expanded its operations by adding two new Muscat-bound routes taking off from two of its major metropolitan cities, Lahore and Islamabad. The national airline has already started with its flights to Muscat taking off from Lahore. The route is scheduled to fly three times a week and has been a resounding success. With that, PIA was all set to upgrade its operations plan by starting another Muscat-bound route from Islamabad, and the flights for that started from 23rd April, with three flights a week. The flag carrier is the recipient…
KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) would separate its regulatory and airport services functions under the new aviation policy in a bid to enhance efficiency, said Aviation Secretary and CAA DG Shahrukh Nusrat. He was addressing representatives of several airlines and media at a press conference on ‘Implementation of the National Aviation Policy (NAP) 2019’ at the CAA headquarters on Saturday. He stressed that the new aviation policy was aimed at reducing the cost of doing business and for that reason, the CAA would focus on rationalisation of the paid-up capital requirement, security deposit and CAA charges. “The policy will…
FAISALABAD: While addressing to the hajj training session in jamia Selfia Faisalabad, the speakers said that hajj is a great gathering of ummah’s oneness, so Pakistani hujjaj should care about their nation’s respect by strictly following the teachings and instructions of Saudi Arabia. [huge_it_slider id=”387″] Ex Pedagog of Masjid-e-Nabvi Dr. Ateequrehman said during the ceremony held by Khadamal Harmeen that hajj is acceptable if we perform it according to sunnah, hajjaj can make their journey successful by keeping patience, forbearance, moral and altruism. Head of Khadamul Harmeen Hafiz Shafiq Kashif said during his address said that private sector has started…
ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Spain and Serena Hotels collaborated to host a fundraising gala dinner featuring a performance by renowned Spanish performer Alba Heredia. All the proceeds from the event went towards the long-term sustainable development and consistent quality education for projects undertaken by “Kaghan Memorial Trust”. Alba Heredia is an internationally acclaimed Flamenco performer who has a global following and is accredited with many awards. The performance with her group included cante (singing), toque (guitar playing), baile (dance), jaleo (vocalizations and chorus clapping), palmas (handclapping) and pitos (finger snapping) which left the audience duly mesmerized. Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO…
ISLAMABAD: The founder and chairman of Hashoo Group, Mr. Sadruddin Hashwani is the first ever businessman in the history of Pakistan to be awarded Nishan-i-Imtiaz, the highest civil honour in recognition of his relentless, meritorious services to the country. Founded by Mr. Hashwani in 1960, Hashoo Group is a global enterprise, comprising over 20 independently-operating companies. Based in Pakistan, the group operates across three continents, with a mission to ensure long-term profitability, increase shareholder value, provide career opportunities, and continuously support the development of the communities where it operates. From its humble origins in cotton trading, the group has expanded…
MANAMA: Gulf Air and Oman Air have expanded their existing codeshare agreement allowing passengers to benefit from the outstanding products and services offered by the two airlines. This will extend travel opportunities to fly beyond Muscat and Bahrain effective from the upcoming summer schedule. Gulf Air will place its ‘GF’ code on Oman Air flights from Muscat to Salalah and Khasab in Oman, Nairobi in Kenya, Zanzibar in Tanzania, Goa and Lucknow in India, Kathmandu in Nepal and Jakarta in Indonesia. On the other hand, the extended codeshare agreement will see Oman Air place its ‘WY’ code on Gulf Air…
WASHINGTON: Boeing has named J. Michael Luttig to the newly-created position of counselor and senior advisor to Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg and the Boeing board of directors. Brett Gerry succeeds Luttig as general counsel. Both changes are effective immediately. Luttig, 64, who has served as general counsel since joining the company in 2006, will manage all legal matters associated with the Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 accidents. He also will serve as counselor and senior advisor to Muilenburg and the Boeing board of directors on these and other special matters. Luttig continues to…
ISLAMABAD: A 7-member British Backpacker Society (BBS) team has spent a couple of days exploring the tourist sights of the Federal Capital. This is the same British Backpacker Society which ranked Pakistan the number one travel destination in the world last year. Pakistan was chosen in the top spot because it was home to some of the world’s friendliest and most hospitable people and offers some of the world’s most beautiful mountain scenery. “A highlight for the team was walking in the hills above the capital city, due to the relaxing atmosphere and spectacular views,” said a statement issued by…
DUBAI: Emirates customers can unlock the best Dubai has to offer for less this summer with the return of My Emirates Pass – an offer that turns an Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card providing travelers special benefits and discounts of up to 50% off in more than 500 leisure and retail outlet locations across the UAE. Emirates passengers flying to and through Dubai between 1 May and 31 August 2019 can take advantage of My Emirates Pass by simply presenting their boarding pass and a valid form of identification* in any of the participating outlets. UAE residents…