ISLAMABAD: Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has started preparations for organizing a three-day internationally famous “Shandur Polo Festival” in July. Minister for Tourism Gilgit-Baltistan, Mr. Fida Khan Fida said that G-B government was in consultation with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to finalize date for the event which would boost tourism activities in the region. As part of arrangements, he said that Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan administrations had initiated preparations to facilitate visitors and make the festival a complete success, a statement said here on Sunday last. A formal committee would be constituted to select players on merit in order to render best performance during the…
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PARIS: For yet another year, France tops the table for having received more applications for short-term visas than any other Schengen country, according to the Schengen Visa statistics for consulates in 2017, published by the Migration and Home Affairs of the European Commission. France consulates around the world had received a total of 3,265,919 visa applications in 2017, an increase of 418,485 compared to 2016. Out of the overall short-term visa applications received, France issued 3,161,274 visas, of which 965,661 were multiple-entry short-term visas. Germany follows France as the second in the list, having approved 1,857,770 vias out of the…
LONDON: British Airways is adding some extra sparkle to customers’ journeys ahead of His Royal Highness Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. To celebrate the Royal wedding, the BA93 on May 19 to Toronto – the city where their relationship took off – will be operated by an all-star crew of only Meghan and Harry’s. The 10-strong cabin crew, made up of two Harry’s, seven Megan’s and one Meghan, will operate the flight that departs Heathrow at 1.10pm, an hour after the couple say ‘I Do’ at Windsor Castle, just seven miles from the airport. Senior First Officer, Harry Blake,…
BRUSSELS: Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker has called on the European Parliament to “find a settlement that would put an end to the blockade imposed on Qatar” stressing that Qatar Airways “have stood in the face of this siege in order to protect the state, people, economy and travellers”. Speaking before the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism in Brussels al- Baker said that Qatar Airways had suffered losses due to the blockade, adding that the airline has a strong economic presence in the European Union and provides direct jobs to 1,100 EU residents and has signed…
KARACHI: Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi and ARY Sahulat Card signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on Wednesday 16 May. An exclusive MoU signing ceremony was held at the Hotel. Saqib Ch. Head ARY Sahulat Card and Mr. Jeffrey Scott Sussman, General Manager Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi signed the MoU. As per the agreement all guests visiting PC Karachi for Iftaar dinner will have the opportunity to participate in a lucky draw and possibly win a car. ARY will distribute a total of 100 cars through the scheme to the lucky winners. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Jaffery said, “A MoU…
KARACHI : Sindh Board of Investment’s Chairperson, Ms. Naheed Memon urged mothers to set goals for their ownlife, instead of being lost for bringing up their children, as their motivation, activism and independence greatly contributes in success of the children. “It is very strange, women suppress their desires and goals onbecoming mothers. Their life only moves around their children withoutlinkage to the outside world. This approach does not prove good evenfor their kids, who do not receive any inspiration and guidelines asin case of working or socially active mothers,” She said while talkingto senior journalists after inaugurating Mother’s day ceremony…
AMSTERDAM: Amsterdam unveiled far-reaching plans on Wednesday to rein in tourism, reflecting the dissatisfaction of many residents who feel the city’s historic centre has been overrun. he leading Green-Left and other parties negotiating a new municipal government after March elections vowed to return “Balance to the City”, in a document of that name seen by Reuters. “The positive sides of tourism such as employment and city revenues are being more and more overshadowed by the negative consequences” including trash and noise pollution, the document said. Changes the document outlines include curtailing “amusement transportation” such as multi-person “beer bikes”; cracking down…
KARACHI: Marriott Hotels all over the world are celebrating Associate Appreciation Week. At Karachi Marriott Hotel as well, the activities and celebrations have started already. The HR and Training Departments along with Associates and the General Manager visited Dar Ul Sakoon. Dar ul Sukun provides care, rehabilitation and protection to Children with disabilities by offering a broad range of services to suit people of all ages with complex disabilities. Sister Ruth thanked Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada, Cluster General Manager,Karachi Marriott Hotel for visiting and sharing the cake with children. Mr. Rehan Faiz Pirzada Thanked Sister Ruth for doing an amazing job for the community.
KARACHI: Mother’s Day is a celebration of bond of love and affection between a mother and a child and it celebrates the spirit of motherhood. At Chandni, Pearl Condimental Karachi arranged a special mother’s day brunch. All the mothers who were present with their loved ones at Chandni were given special presents and the whole Chandni echoed with songs expressing love & affection for all the mothers. Ms. Laila Farah Naz, Marcom Manager along with all mothers at the occasion cut the ceremonial cake.
WRITTEN BY CH. FAISAL MAHMOOD The holy month of Ramzaan has set in and the vast majority of Pakistanis have started availing the bounties of God’s mercies by fasting and by sharing their advantages with their disadvantaged neighbors and social service organisations. Take the city of Karachi. Like all other cities and towns in the country, visitors new to it are struck by the spreads of Aftaari meals on makeshift hospitality tables placed at major crossroads, bus stands and at shopping centres. As the time approaches for breaking the day-long fasts, these offerings are readied for anyone and everyone to…