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KARACHI: The month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar is filled with very delightful and enjoyable customs to Muslims worldwide, making the celebrations unique and vibrant in every country. [huge_it_slider id=”247″] Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi welcomes Ramadan 2018 with an array of Suhoor and Iftar Dinner offerings during the holy month at Marquee. PC Karachi is the only 5* hotel in the near vicinity, offering a lavish Iftar Dinner buffet at it’s beautiful, spacious and newly renovated Marquee for the guests along with daily lucky draws and lots of prizes. Qwali is another divine festivity during the Month of Ramadan.…

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SYDNEY: The rising cost of fuel will eat into profits “significantly” from next year, Alexandre de Juniac, Chief Executive Officer of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said in Sydney on Thursday, 31 May. “We are probably at the peak of the cycle,” he said, addressing media before IATA’s annual meeting next week. “Next year will be less positive.” Airlines will still report “solid profits” for 2018, although not at the level IATA previously expected, he said. The body in December forecast total net profits would be $38.4 billion this year, up from $34.5 billion in 2017, marking a ninth…

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Air travel has come a long way since the pioneering days of the Wright Brothers, and despite aviation being considered a male-dominated field; women have made significant contributions to that progress throughout the decades. [huge_it_slider id=”246″] The first woman to hold a pilot’s license was a Frenchwoman in 1910, and a dozen other countries followed the French lead by allowing women to fly by the end of the First World War. But in many places the role of women in aviation remained restricted for a long time, for a host of sexist reasons. And until the early 1970s women were…

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has welcomed its new chairman Air Marshal (R) Asim Suleiman after his appointment was confirmed by the Prime Minister. In a statement issued on PIA’s official, the airline extended a warm welcome to the new chairman saying that the team looks forward to working with Air Marshal (R) Suleiman for the growth and progress of the airline. “There is no doubt that with his wealth of aviation experience and proven track record of influencing change will be a great asset to PIA. With his distinguished career history to date, we are confident that the new…

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DUBAI: Emirati citizens will not need a visa to visit Canada for up to six months starting from June 5, effectively pushing the UAE passport to the 14th rank of the Passport Index’s power ranking, shared with Cyprus. In addition to Canada, UAE has visa waivers coming in force from Brazil and Guyana resulting in a total visa-free score of 151 – a major step for UAE’s Race to the Very Top with the UAE’s Passport Force Initiative. The announcement came during a meeting between Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Canada’s…

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WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD We are disappointed at the national Budget presented by the newly appointed federal Finance Minister after reading it thoroughly. The Economic Survey preceding his presentation carried what can be called a passing mention of Tourism and the long Budget speech contained not even that. A democratic government faced with its own version that more than 40% citizens are living below the poverty line, should have taken as imperative to adopt Visitor Economy, If only for employment generation. The finance…

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KARACHI: Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayers, salvation and restrains brings with it festivities in the form of Sehri & Iftaar which are always an alluring experience. The experience gets even more delightful at Pakistan’s oldest Hotel, Beach Luxury whose history and heritage speaks for itself. Besides savoring their ambrosial food you can participate in celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of the hotel and get a chance to win many gift hampers and Umrah Tickets sponsored by Deluxe Holidays & Serene Air. [huge_it_slider id=”244″]

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KARACHI: Iftaar Dinner at Karachi Marriott is in full swing. This year the arrangements for Iftaar Dinner are at Nadia and the live BBQ counters are at the Terrace Café. Karachi Marriott is renowned for offering one of the best Iftaar dinners in Karachi and has put in work and effort to further improve their standard and criteria over the years. The buffet offers a wide array of both Pakistani and continental dishes prepared by experienced and acclaimed chefs. [huge_it_slider id=”243″] The live BBQ offered at the buffet dinner is gaining the most popularity. When asked about the secret behind…

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SOUTH KOREA: Mr. Basant Raj Mishra, Executive Chairman of Temple Tiger Group of Companies, has been conferred with a Life Membership Award by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) during the PATA annual summit 2018 held in South Korea recently. The association’s highest honour, this award is presented to an individual affiliated to a PATA member organisation who has devoted exceptional service to the tourism industry in Pacific Asia Region. Mishra was also the first Nepali to be the secretary and treasurer of PATA. The summit brings together international thought leaders, industry shapers and senior decision-makers who are professionally engaged…

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