KARACHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, 19th December, directed the Sindh government to move the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) from the premises of the Hindu Gymkhana, a heritage building in Karachi. Hearing the case at the apex court’s Karachi registry, Justice Gulzar Ahmed expressed his displeasure over the provincial government’s inability to explain why the NAPA offices had not yet been shifted from the heritage site to another location. Responding to the court’s query, the additional advocate-general Sindh said the Sindh government did not have any land to utilise for its own offices. Irked by the reply, Justice…
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LONDON: British Airways has announced that it will fly from Heathrow to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, from June 2, 2019, adding that tickets are on sale. The route will launch as a three-per-week service, operated on a three-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner – British Airways’ newest long-haul fleet that is 20 per cent more fuel efficient than other aircraft and features larger windows, mood lighting and the latest in-flight entertainment. Robert Williams, head of Sales for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, said: “It’s exciting to be flying between Islamabad and Heathrow from next year, which we believe will…
ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented development, Government of Pakistan is considering removing visa restrictions for 55 countries. Abdul Razak Dawood, Adviser to the Prime Minister for Commerce and Investment, issued the statement on Tuesday, that Pakistan is considering allowing visa on arrival for 55 countries. While addressing a press conference the PM adviser shared that the move is means to contribute to the national economy by means of tourism. Dawood confirmed that a policy was being developed and it would be presented to Prime Minister Imran Khan by next month, January. Indicating the Government’s serious resolve over the matter Dawood stated:…
DUBAI: flydubai announced on Tuesday, 18th December the start of flights to Budapest in Hungary and Naples in Italy. The budget airline will operate up to five flights a week to Naples from June 4, 2019, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights to the Italian city. Daily flights to Budapest will start on June 27, 2019 and will be in addition to the current service offered by Emirates. Emirates will codeshare on both routes, which will operate from Terminal 3 at Dubai International. “We are delighted to be launching flights to Budapest and Naples. These destinations provide…
PESHAWAR: The Kalash people on Monday celebrated the Savilakehari event as part of the ongoing Chitirmas festival. [huge_it_slider id=”324″] This event is part and parcel of the Chitirmas, or Chawmoss festival to mark the arrival of winter in the Ramboor, Bamburet and Birrir valleys. During Savilakehari festival, men, women and children wearing new and colourful clothes gather at a place and sing love songs for each other. They dance together and praise each other. Young Kalash girls wear boys dresses and boys clad themselves in girls clothes and dance in chorus. They express their feelings for each other and announce…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has unveiled a unique feature panel for the first class cabins of its Boeing 787-9 aircraft, recently launched on its Muscat to London route. The front-textured panel frames the airline’s modern logo in a shaped arch, reminiscent of Oman’s culture and history. The concept design was originated by Teague, in collaboration with the Oman Air guest experience and branding team, before going through the industrial-design process at AIM Altitude, Which manufactured the panel in the UK. Xia Cai, SVP of guest experience & branding at Oman Air said, “The feature panel offers a significant enhancement to the…
DUBAI: Emirates celebrated an important fleet milestone with the delivery of the final Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its order books. A6-EQP is the 190th Boeing 777 aircraft to be delivered to Emirates, the world’s largest operator of Boeing 777 aircraft and also the only airline in the world to have operated all the six variants of the Boeing 777 family. One of out every eight 777 aircraft ever manufactured by Boeing has been delivered to Emirates. Emirates will also be one of the first airlines in the world to fly the two next generation models- the Boeing 777-8 and 777-9.…
DOHA: Qatar Airways’ first non-stop flight from Doha to Mombasa, Kenya landed today at Moi International Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway in Kenya. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Today’s inaugural flight to the beautiful coastal city of Mombasa marks further growth and strengthening bonds between the State of Qatar and Kenya. “We are thrilled to be the first Middle East airline to offer direct flights to Mombasa, our second gateway into Kenya. “The people of Mombasa will now be able to access Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of more than 160 destinations around the world,…
RAWALPINDI: Pakistani youth must be motivated to engage in mountain protection and adventure activities. This was stated by General Manager Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), Ali Akbar Malik while inaugurating the International Mountains Day Photo Exhibition. PTDC organized International Mountain Day Photo Exhibition on 11th December 2018 at Flashman’s Hotel, Rawalpindi. The UN General Assembly declared 11 December from 2002 onwards every year as International Mountain Day. This special day serves to highlight the global importance of mountain ecosystems and to promote ongoing attention to the unique needs of mountain communities. Speaking on the occasion, GM PTDC Ali Akbar Malik…
KARACHI: Chef Ghulam Muhammad has joined POHTM after serving in Pearl Continental Karachi as Acting Executive Chef. He has earned international qualifications to his credit and has gained great experience in the culinary industry via working with international 5 star and 4 star hotel chains like Serena, Pearl Continental, and Regent Plaza in different cities of Pakistan. Besides this, he has been an executive chef of health and leisure clubs like Sind Club Karachi, Arabian Sea Country Club Karachi. Moreover, he has worked as an executive chef and consultant to various outlets in gulf countries and also provided consultancy to…