KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its Sialkot-Sharjah flights with PK-209 took off from Sialkot International Airport on Tuesday, 20th November. PIA President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Air Marshal Arshad Malik, while sharing his views on the start of flights on the Sialkot-Sharjah route, said that Sialkot is a leading industrial and financial hub and its fast connectivity to the world is essential. “Sharjah flights are being operated for the convenience of the business community and residents of Sialkot and adjoining areas. PIA will also launch flights to Europe from Sialkot very soon. We are making all-out efforts…
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KARACHI: flynas, Saudi Arabia’s leading low cost carrier, celebrated its first flight from Karachi on 15th November, 2018. The flight took off from the Kingdom on the 14th of November, landing at Jinnah International Airport at 01:30 AM earlier this week, only to depart again for KSA the same day. [huge_it_slider id=”311″] Flynas has been connecting major destinations between KSA and Pakistan since February 2018, when the airlines commenced the operations from KSA to Lahore and the federal capital, Islamabad. After having found great potential in Pakistan, Bukhari Travel & Tourism Services, The General Sales Agents of flynas in Pakistan…
PESHAWAR: A 20-member delegation from China on Tuesday visited the Peshawar Museum and other historic places in the city and evinced keen interest in the findings and discoveries of Buddhism and Buddhist heritage. [huge_it_slider id=”310″] General Manager Tourist Information Centres (TICs), Muhammad Ali Syed, welcomed the Chinese delegation and garlanded the visiting guests. Curator Muhammad Asif and Archaeology focal person Nawazuddin briefed the visiting dignitaries on the archaeological sites in Peshawar, Buddhism, gallery of Buddhist statues, antiques and artifacts. They said that there were over 6,000 archaeological and heritage sites in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where research was being carried out to…
JAKARTA: A dead sperm whale that washed ashore in a national park in Indonesia had nearly 6kg of plastic waste in its stomach, park officials say. Items found included 115 drinking cups, four plastic bottles, 25 plastic bags and two flip-flops. The carcass of the 9.5m (31ft) mammal was found in waters near Kapota Island in the Wakatobi National Park late on Monday. “Although we have not been able to deduce the cause of death, the facts that we see are truly awful,” Dwi Suprapti, a marine species conservation co-ordinator at WWF Indonesia, was quoted as saying by the Associated…
KARACHI: The Consulate of Italy in Karachi in collaboration with Karachi Marriott Hotel and Karachi Institute of Culinary Arts KICA) organized the Italian Cuisine week “Settimana della cucina Italiana nel Mondo” on November 20, 2018 at Karachi Marriott Hotel. [huge_it_slider id=”309″] At this occasion a talk and presentation on “Health Benefits of Mediterranean Diet” was given by Ms. Moti Khan, Dietician at Agha Khan University Hospital followed by an Italian culinary competition in which 5 students from KICA participated. A panel of judges comprising of two Italians: Ms. Sara Del Re and Mr. Giuseppe Maniscalco and two Pakistani culinary experts:…
PARIS: The blue glowing jets of science fiction spacecraft came a step closer to reality on Wednesday as US physicists unveiled the world’s first solid-state aeroplane powered in flight by supercharged air molecules. More than a century on from the Wright brothers’ first artificial flight, scientists hailed the “historic” test of the new technology, which could eventually slash greenhouse-gas emissions from aviation. Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright’s momentous glide in the winter of 1903, aircraft have been driven by propellers or jets that must burn fuel to create the thrust and lift needed for sustained flight. A team of…
BANGKOK: Thailand based, world renowned traveler and food blogger, Mark Wiens, recently traveled to Pakistan, during his 16 day trip, he recorded the beautiful culture of Pakistan. He shared his adventures via his vlog and wrote about the amazing places, scrumptious food and the remarkable culture that Pakistan has to offer. Before releasing the complete video, Mark released snippets of his trip that left people wanting more. Mark tremendously enjoyed the hospitality and the love that Pakistan had to offer. Mark’s 16 hour food trip in Lahore was very memorable. Mark Wiens started off his trip with delicious halwa puri…
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Pakistan and Serena Hotels today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a strategic collaboration to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This partnership aims to provide a framework of cooperation and facilitate and strengthen collaboration under UNDP’s mission to support achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, helping build and share solutions towards sustainable tourism, biodiversity protection and wildlife conservation, and under Serena Hotel’s Corporate Social Responsibility of promoting responsible management of natural resources, and ensuring sustainable livelihoods. Serena Hotels in Pakistan continues to play its part to help advance the…
MANAMA: The fifth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow held with outstanding participation from regional & international countries and leaders and global executives from the aviation sector in attendance. Held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad, the three-day show organised at the Sakhir Air Base, where 11 out of the world’s top 15 aerospace companies exhibited and more than 100 aircraft took part in flying and on static display. The airshow lined up a packed schedule of events including a three-day delegation programme, a focused conference programme and an insightful exhibition showcasing the latest in technology and innovation.…
TEXAS: American Airlines rolled out its new uniforms on Tuesday, as part of their field testing phase. A total of 1,016 flight attendants and customer service agents will test the new uniforms for six months before the uniforms are rolled out systemwide in 2020. The field testing will assist the company in providing the “highest levels of textile safety, comfort, durability and brand integrity” by gaining employee and passenger feedback, according to the press release. All U.S. hubs will see the new uniforms, as well as many routes throughout American’s network including destinations to Canada, South America, Europe and Asia.…