ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) would soon start issuing weather advisory of various tourists destinations in the country to facilitate national and foreign tourists. An official of PTDC said on Thursday that heavy rains and monsoon related issues always affecting tourism inflow. He said that PTDC in coordination with pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) would issue special advisory to assist tourists. He said that it is very important to inform tourists about the weather situation of various tourists’ destinations of the country. Keeping in view the global, regional and local meteorological indicators, the seasonal outlook for Pakistan summer monsoon 2018…
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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage Syed Ali Zafar Tuesday said there was huge potential of cooperation between Thailand and Pakistan in various areas, particularly in the fields of culture, heritage and tourism. The minister, in a meeting with a media delegation from the Kingdom of Thailand here, said the bond between the two countries was deeply rooted in their rich and ancient cultures, and Gandhara civilization and Buddhist heritage could play a vital role in promoting friendship between the two countries. Safe , secure and Peaceful Pakistan is ideal for religious and adventure tourism,…
ISLAMABAD: The first-ever tourism policy by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa a landmark step, which could promote tourism in the province. President Sustainable Tourism Foundation Pakistan (STFP) Mr. Aftab Rana said on Thursday, 5 July that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is the first province to introduce its tourism policy after devolution of powers under the 18th Amendment. He said that KP Tourism Policy encourages public-private partnership and commercialization of government-run tourist facilities like rest-houses, promotion of tourist resorts and exploring new tourist destinations across the province. “Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (TCKP) had achieved target of ‘generating Rs50 billion’ revenue in tourism sector,” said…
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Justice (Retd.) Nasir-ul-Mulk has urged greater coordination among the federal and provincial governments for comprehensive measures to introduce the rich cultural heritage of Pakistan to international audience and encourage foreign tourists visit the country. Chairing a briefing on functions and achievements of Ministry of National History & Literary Heritage Division here at the Prime Minister Office, he asked the Division to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation with foreign countries particularly those sharing cultural similarities and heritage. The briefing was attended by Secretary to the Prime Minister Suhail Aamir, Secretary NH&LH Engr. Aamir Hasan, Director General National Language…
KARACHI: Avari Towers Karachi organized an event to celebrate the mango season. Seen here in the picture Mr. Grant Raubenheimer, VP Operations Avari Hotels along with Mr. Mian Zahid Hussain President of Pakistan Businessmen along with other members of Intellectuals Forum inaugurating the Mango Tango festival at the Hotel.
KARACHI: Professional wrestlers have arrived in Pakistan to promote and coordinate for “Season 2018” international wrestling event being hosted by the country next month. The wrestlers include Raymond Thomas Latimer, Andrew Harrison and Nicole Tanea Brooks are here to promote sports in Pakistan and encourage international players to visit peaceful and progressive Pakistan. Mr. Iqbal Mahmood, EAM Karachi Marriott Hotel warmly greeted them when they arrived to attend a function at the Hotel.
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD Readers would have seen from these pages that tourism stakeholders in all countries in Europe, South America even in African Continent are united and welded into a single regional profile, combined in unity of purpose and strengthened financially from their cumulative resources, they are promoting their tourism products very effectively some years and now, right in the heart of the affluent market of outbound tourists all over the world. We off & on also carry reports on how member countries of ASEAN are benefitting from the combined strength of a Regional Posture; that countries in…
DUBAI: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai has been transformed into the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard for the world’s most popular football championship. For one month, the scorecards of matches at the Fifa World Cup will be relayed on to the LED screen of Burj Khalifa. Featuring the flag of the goal-scoring nation as well, the scoreboard is updated in real-time for football lovers to catch up with the action set against the backdrop of The Dubai Fountain. Visitors to Downtown Dubai can watch the scorecard from vantage viewing spots along the Waterfront Promenade of The Dubai Mall or from…
MUSCAT: Oman Air has marked the first anniversary of flights from Manchester airport by introducing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route to Muscat. The upgrade in aircraft provides more space for passengers and state of the art in-flight entertainment systems, individual seatback screens, audio and video on demand and live satellite TV. Interim UK and Ireland Country Manager, Kelpesh Patel, said: “Oman Air has had a fantastic year flying on the Manchester-Muscat service and we couldn’t be happier with the support Manchester airport has shown. “I look forward to cementing our partnership with Manchester airport, and working together to…