WASHINGTON: Nasa is to begin supersonic tests this month for its next-generation passenger airliner, dubbed the ‘Son of Concorde’ by aviation fans. The plane, officially known as the X-59 Quiet Supersonic Transport (QueSST), will fire off ‘quiet’ sonic booms when it is launched for test flights. The first flight of the X-59, which could one day fly from London to New York in just three hours without giving off a loud sonic boom, is scheduled for 2021. The craft could become the first commercial supersonic aircraft to carry passengers since iconic Anglo-French jet Concorde was decommissioned 15 years ago. Ahead…
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LISBON: Embassy of Pakistan Lisbon, has established a tourist, business visa facilitation centre within the embassy’s premises. The Centre was inaugurated last week, which is Pakistan’s first in the Portuguese capital. Acting ambassador Fayyaz Ahmed Khan, on this occasion, said that establishment of visa facilitation center is in line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan who wishes to promote tourism and Pakistani culture. He announced that the facility will allow tourist and business visa applications to be dealt expeditiously and the mission will also assist applicants with the opportunities of investments and tourism in Pakistan.
ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) bus service would provide travelling services to passengers four days a week, North South Transport Network (NSTN), the authorised operator of the project. According to a message received here, the 30-hour road trip will cost Rs13, 000 for one-way and Rs23, 000 for return ticket. The NSTN service will depart from Lahore to Tashkurgan on Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. Likewise, the bus service would depart from Tashkurgan on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. A passenger must have a valid passport, computerized national identity cards (CNIC) and Visa. According to itinerary the bus will…
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will go under no retrenchment and all the employees are encouraged to work as hard as possible together to revive the past glory of national flag carrier, company’s new chief said on Saturday. Last week Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry while briefing the media about the decisions of the Federal Cabinet which met under the chair of PM Imran Khan said, “Privatization of PIA has been deferred for a time being as restructuring of these units was important.” In his first communication to his colleagues, Air Marshal Arshad Malik, the new President & CEO PIA, said…
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD There was a time not too long ago when it was unbecoming of a diplomat to even mention matters of commerce in his host country; now diplomacy and diplomats are promoting their countries’ tourism, culture & commerce – and very rightly so. Particularly tourism of their counties, last week two important event were organized in the city by the Consul Generals of two friendly country. The events were true reflection of their Culture, food, traditions and projected both the countries as best tourism destinations. Our readers would have noted the promotional activities, which our guest…
KARACHI: Hashoo Group owners of the Pearl Continental and Marriott Hotels in Pakistan hosted the first of a five-ensemble violin performance ‘Stradivaria’ at Karachi Marriott last week. The performance kicked off with a press meet with Ms. Deena, Director of Communication, Cluster General Manager, Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada and Ambassador of Germany His Excellency Martin Kobler. Speaking to press about the completion of a centennial of the end of World War I, the performances, that have already taken place in three of the hotels of Hashoo Group, is aiming to strengthen and boost bilateral cooperation in third countries, even more…
KARACHI: Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi, with great zeal and enthusiasm, puts forward various cultural and literary festivities as well as celebrations of international accord all year-round providing guests with pleasant, fun-filled and memorable experiences. [huge_it_slider id=”302″] The Hotel offered a thematic Halloween Buffet dinner on 31st October at Marco Polo Restaurant for the food-lovers of Karachi. Living up to the spirit of Halloween, the delicacies and décor were customized to reflect the event. Customized cakes, cupcakes, tarts, savories and costumed ghosts made the dinner an unforgettable experience for the guests. The buffet dinner, organized for the guests included variety cuisines and…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on October 30. The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a cake cutting ceremony. The flight arrived in Moscow at 19:55. With a flight time of 5 hours and 35 minutes. Oman Air’s official delegation to Moscow included its Chief Executive Officer Engineer Abdulaziz Al Raisi and Chief Commercial Officer Paul Starrs, and a number of its senior management team. Dmitry Dogadkin, the ambassador of Russia in Oman, also…
VENICE: There aren’t enough gondolas in the world to help Venice, Italy, these days. In fact, the situation has become so bad, the municipality has ordered a mandatory evacuation of tourists with reportedly almost three-quarters of the city core underwater. [huge_it_slider id=”301″] Monday, 29th October was an especially wet day when St. Mark’s Square was barricaded to prevent visitors from checking out the area, while police whisked children to safety. Those measures were taken when it was reported that water levels had reached a critical 43 inches above sea level, an unprecedented high. To make matters worse, the waters still…
PARIS: First ever International Conference on the majestic mountains of Pakistan was successfully held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris last week. More than 500 enthusiasts of alpinism, adventure sports and tourism from many European countries including Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Ireland Poland, Slovenia, Switzerland and United Kingdom attended the conference. Ambassadors of many countries, top ranking tour operators of France, notables of Pakistani community and media persons were also present in large number. Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mehmood Qureshi addressed the inaugural session of the conference through a special video message. He said that Pakistan was unique and diverse…