ISLAMABAD: The final match of the most prestigious 6th Serena Hotels Polo Cup 2019 was held at the Islamabad Club Polo Ground before diplomats, government officials and business people, who gathered to celebrate the Game of Kings. The 05 days tournament began with preliminary matches between the competing teams. The final match was played between Asean BN (Red) and Shahtaj/Rizvis. An incredibly fast game, featuring an incredible alliance between human and horse, polo has gained great popularity in recent years as the game has become more accessible for non-players. The Serena Hotels Polo Cup is an annual event organized by…
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Interview By: Syed Rizwan Shamsi Photos: Tahir Khan LAHORE: A graduate from University of Engineering and Technology Lahore, Mian Safdar Hussain has more than two decades of experience in Wire & Cable Manufacturing and Marketing. With an exceptional career in Manufacturing, Production, Sales and Marketing he is also registered as a professional engineer from Pakistan Engineering Counsel (PEC). He also holds a MBA degree in Marketing along with his degree in Engineering While replying to Syed Rizwan Shamsi, Mr. Safdar Hussain, CEO said that he established CopperGAT Cables on 27th of holy month of Ramazan in year 2012 and his…
ALMATY: FlyArystan, the world’s newest low fare, high-quality airline from Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana, takes to the skies today, for its first revenue flights from Almaty International Airport. The airline starts with six domestic routes, with journey times from one to three hours to Taraz; Shymkent; Pavlodar; Uralsk; Nur-Sultan (Astana) and Karaganda. From announcement to revenue realisation within six months, a 160-strong workforce supporting the business has been established in Almaty, Air Astana’s HQ. This includes 25 pilots and 45 flight attendants, with many seconded from Air Astana. The rest are new recruits who, in addition to undertaking call…
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.…
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…