BEIJING: New legislation aims to conserve environment surrounding Mount Qomolangma reserve. China has enacted a new law designed to protect and conserve the environment surrounding the Mount Qomolangma (Mount Everest) reserve. Mount Everest, also called Mt. Qomolangma, is the world’s highest mountain. Mount Everest is the dominant peak of Himalayas, the northern brae in Tingri County of Tibet and the southern in the Nepal. Founded in 1988, Mount Qomolangma National Nature Reserve in Tibet Autonomous Region covers a 33,800-sq-km area that encompasses the world’s most vulnerable ecosystems. The reserve is regulated by a new law starting from the latter half…
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DUBAI: The Dubai-based carrier announced that it will reduce 25 per cent of its flights and not utilise 45 aircraft during the runway closure from April 16 to May 30, 2019. Due to reduced capacity at Dubai International, Emirates will cancel and re-time flights as well as change operating aircraft. Dubai airport, on an average, handles 1,100 aircraft movements per day, with Emirates and flydubai taking the lion’s share of the flight movements. The reduction in capacity was earlier estimated at approximately 43 per cent – or 473 flights – during the 45-day period. The airport has already said that…
ISLAMABAD: Hashoo announced the launch of a new chocolate brand called L’Artisan, made exclusively with the highest quality Belgian chocolate. Hundreds of VIP guests were on hand for the ribbon cutting of the first L’Artisan chocolate shop at Islamabad Marriott Hotel. L’Artisan named for the centuries-old art of handcrafted Belgian chocolate. Belgian chocolate is known throughout the world as the ultimate standard in premium chocolate thanks to the finely-balanced taste created by the high quality of the cocoa butter. Prepared exclusively using Callebaut brand chocolate couverture, L’Artisan chocolates are masterfully sculpted in a delicious variety of pralines, truffles, caramels, and…
PESHAWAR: Over 70 tourists hailing from different walks of life enjoyed a day-long safari train tour to Attock Khurd. A specially invited band performed music to welcome the guests at the platform of historic Peshawar Cantonment Railway Station. The picnickers were also presented bouquets on their arrival. Officials of the Pakistan Railways and the Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) warmly welcomed the tourists. Attock Khurd, located in Attock district of Punjab, houses the historical Attock Fort built by the Mughal King Akbar in 1581. Bahram ki Baradari is another Mughal-era monument situated at the ridge of mountains on the southern…
KARACHI: Asia live Restaurant of Avari Towers is known for its’ diversified and extensive menu. They have an array of varieties of food but Thursday nights are all about Italian cuisine. Starting off with the appetisers, there’s a wide range of freshly baked bread, salmon on toast, an enormous salad bar which offers a variety of flavors and textures. Alongside the appetizers were cheese platters, consisting of a large variety of different types of cheese which put the customers cheese cravings to rest. Minestrone soup was something extraordinary, the slightly tangy flavor with multicolored bell peppers and macaroni played an…
FAISALABAD: AXCESS Institute of Education and Training (AIET) Faisalabad Branch organised training workshop on “Emotional Intelligence and Student-Teacher Interaction” on 12 Jan 2019 at Royalton Hotel Faisalabad. Principals and head teachers of public and private schools participated. Dr. Fizza Sabir, a renowned Education Consultant from University of Adelaide, Australia conducted the workshop. Mrs. Madiha Mohib, Chief Trainer AIET welcomed all participants. Major Nasir Manzoor (R), Managing Director AIET, highlighted the importance of education and role of AIET in sharing valuable knowledge and promoting education. Major General Nasrallah Tahir Dogar, HI(M), Chairman AIET in closing remarks thanked all participants for their…
KARACHI: The renowned Marco Polo, located at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi put the city’s seafood cravings to a rest by hosting an exquisite and extravagant seafood festival from the 17th to the 20th of January 2019. The buffet comprised of a vast variety purely of seafood. The chefs at Marco Polo have used their years of experience and expertise to prepare dishes in a manner evoking full flavours by using quality, seasonal ingredients combined through genuine cooking techniques to provide their customers with the best seafood experience. The seafood being offered at their buffet is not restricted to one cuisine,…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD Our readers will recall that throughout the past many years, in this space, on this page, we have proactively drawn attention to the various national institutions in our Tourism Industry and to their work, efforts, achievements and potentials. One such institution, rather the major such institution being PIA, we have often addressed its doings, problems, abilities, efforts and achievements. Against its projected privatization, we have been unambiguous. Our opposition to privatization of the national carrier has hinged primarily on the professional expertise, professionalism, sense of belonging and manifested dedication in its core personnel in its…
PESHAWAR: A two-member delegation of women tourists from Italy visited the historic places, busy bazaars and enjoyed spicy foods in Peshawar. During their visit to various places, the Italian tourists identified as Laura and Dara mingled with the people and evinced a keen interest in the art, traditional foods, jewelry, cultural items and city’s ancient structures. The Italian tourists came to Peshawar and visited crowded Meena Bazaar, historic Sethi House, Ghanta Ghar, Chowk Yadgar, Gor Khatri, Peshawar Museum, Heritage Trail, various bazaars in Saddar locality and enjoyed spicy foods in Namakmandi. The foreign visitors also purchased some cultural and unique…
SIALKOT: The first flight (PK-720) of PIA carrying 300 passengers from Paris Via Barcelona arrived at the Sialkot airport. Upon arrival, the flight was welcomed with water cannon salute. PIA and SIAL together hosted a launch ceremony at the airport with Minister for Aviation Mian Muhammad Soomro presiding over the event on Sunday,20 January The passengers were given a warm welcome by Special Assistant to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Youth Affairs Usman Dar, SIAL Chairman Nadeem Qureshi, Provincial Minister for Special Education Chaudhry Muhammad Ikhlaq, senior PIA officials and travel industry leaders. Soomro then formally launched PIA’s Europe-bound flights…