KARACHI: On 25th December 2018, Karachiites were treated to the most awaited concert of the year featuring Pakistan’s biggest Sufi rock band, Junoon. The event – which was organized by leading biscuit brand, Peek Freans Sooper to celebrate Pakistanis’ passion for their country on the birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam as well as to commemorate nearly 30 years of Junoon’s music – was declared a roaring success as it not only kept the audience singing along to the nostalgic tunes loud and proud, but also proved to be an awe inducing showcase of live effects and animation. Although there have been…
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KARACHI: Just like every year, this year as well the main lobby of Karachi Marriott echoed with Christmas carols on Christmas Eve. The guests who were in house and the guests who were here to enjoy the special hi tea sang along. The Santa showed up as well and distributed treats amongst children. Ms. Jassica, the Choir leader of St. Patrick’s Church expressed that it has always been a pleasure to perform here at Karachi Marriott. Mr. Rehan Faiz Przada, Cluster General Manager Karachi Marriott Hotel personally thanked the Choir for being there.
KARACHI: Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi, with great zeal and enthusiasm, puts forward various cultural and literary, festivities and celebrations of international accord all year around, providing its guests with pleasant, fun-filled and memorable experiences. Christmas Eve celebrations at Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi highlighted a massive festive Christmas Décor including a Ginger Bread House, a huge Christmas tree glimmering with colorful tussles and decorations, and Santa Claus, legendary figure gave away little gifts to youngsters present while the lobby echoed with melodious Christmas Carols. Furthermore, Christmas Brunch offers a variety of delicious options to the guests and especially Bakers Boutique is…
KARACHI: Aaghosh Trust organized ‘Aaghosh Special Talent Award 2018’ at Beach Luxury Hotel. The objective of this program is the appreciate and promote differently abled persons who are highly qualified despite of their disability and living a dignified life. Seen here in the picture Madam Shagufta Saba, President Aaghosh Trust Presenting souvenir to the Chief Guest Madam Syeda Shahla Raza, Minister for Women Development Govt. World renowned artist & social worker Mr. Jimmy Engineer, Mr. Yahya Polani, Chairman Polani’s Group and Commissioner Karachi Mr. Iftekhar Shallwani were also present on the occasion along with other guests.
KARACHI: An Internationally-renowned and acclaimed Pakistani artist, social and peace worker and philanthropist Jimmy Engineer whose brilliant work has won him more awards than any other Pakistani artist including a Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Civil Award) for Art from the Government of Pakistan in 2005.Last week The Jinnah Society awarded him with the prestigious ‘The Jinnah Awards’. Seen here in the picture Mr. Jimmy is receiving the award from Senator and Ex-Chairman Senate, Mr. Raza Rabbani.
WRITTEN BY CH FAISAL MAHMOOD Readers would have noticed that as far as promotion of Tourism is concerned, the good news – despite our externally imposed difficulties – have been coming primarily from the province of Punjab. Be it the provincial Tourism Mela in Lahore, Thal Jeep rally, Cholistan Jeep Rally, Double Decker Tourist Buses, Agri-Tourism, the revamping of heritage assets in the walled city or induction of Tourism in the school curriculum, they are all praiseworthy initiatives from one province. Credit must be given to the TDCP, the provincial Tourism Administration and to the Outgoing Tourism Minister who had…
DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum conference on 16 December 2018. The award-winning airline has launched 23 destinations since the start of the blockade, and continues with its significant programme of expansion of new routes to further connect passengers around the globe. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “One of the advantages Qatar Airways enjoys is having the flexibility of different aircraft types in our fleet, which gives us a massive competitive edge. We…
One of the seven new wonders of the world, the city of secrets, Petra, Jordan, has become particularly popular since the release of one of Indiana Jones’ series and has since attracted millions of tourists from around the world. Petra, originally known to the Nabataeans as Raqmu, is a historical and archaeological city in southern Jordan. The city is famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. Another name for Petra is the Rose City due to the color of the stone out of which it is carved. Established possibly as early as 312 BC as the capital city…
HAVANA: Tourism to Cuba inched up to a new record this year, government officials said on Thursday, 20 December, although the gain was largely due to greater arrivals on cruise ships, which analysts say contribute less than regular travelers to the island nation’s economy. A boom in tourism to the Caribbean’s largest island over the last few years has helped offset weaker exports and a steep decline in aid from key ally Venezuela. But even tourism took a hit in late 2017 from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma and tighter U.S. travel restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. Tourism…
TEHRAN: United Nations World Tourism Organization Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili and Iran’s Ambassador to Spain Hassan Qashqavi have called for increased cooperation on tourism. The officials explored ways for deepening mutual assistance in a Tuesday meeting in Madrid, IRNA reported. The Iranian envoy also elaborated on Tehran’s strategic policies in the field of tourism as he pointed to existing facilities for simplification in the visa regulations. Active presence of Iranian companies in the FITUR tourism trade fair and holding various cultural exhibits were among examples the Iranian official set to highlight tourism ties between Iran and Spain. Pololikashvili, for his part,…