ISTANBUL: Istanbul New Airport (INA), the giant complex being built by Turkey on the outskirts of the capital city at a cost of $12.3 billion, is now 80 per cent complete and is on target to open on October 29 this year. The INA recently achieved a major milestone by turning on the lights of the first of its three runways. On completion, Istanbul New Airport will become the world’s new aviation hub with 350 destinations in passenger and cargo transportation and serving an approximate 100 airlines. The initial phase with a passenger capacity of 90 million will be commissioned…
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PESHAWAR: The losses of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were expected to come down to Rs18 billion in the current fiscal compared to the previous year, the members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat were told last week. A meeting of the committee was held at the conference room of the Bacha Khan International Airport with its Chairman Rana Muhammad Hayat Khan in the chair. Other members at the meeting included Mr. Asad Umar, Mr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Mr. Ali Raza Abidi, Sardar Mansab Ali Dogar, Malik Ibrar Ahmad, Chaudhry Khalid Javaid Warraich, Sardar Muhammad Irfan Dogar,…
KARACHI: The country’s national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is planning an ambitious revamp of its aircrafts’ exterior to highlight its commitment to the preservation of Pakistan’s national animal; Markhor. According to sources privy to the matter, the airline is considering revamping the look of its planes by changing its logo and design to include a painting of the Markhor – a wild goat which inhabits the mountainous regions of Pakistan. The airline is reviewing a number of design ideas which include replacing the Pakistan flag from its aircraft’s tail with the Markhor, the sources said. PIA is said…
ISLAMABAD: Ms. Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting, National History and Literary Heritage said that Screen Tourism had a pivotal role in projecting identity of Pakistan as a peaceful, picturesque and beautiful country. She was addressing the launching ceremony of the book titled “Colours of Deosai: A Wonderland of Pakistan” and photo exhibition by renowned photographers Arif Amin and Ghulam Rasool. The minister said that with the grace of Almighty Allah, Pakistan had almost won the war against terrorism and now time was ripe to win war of perception through projection of national history, cultural heritage and language.…
KARACHI: Bukhari Group Chairman & Team warmly welcomed both the newly appointed General Manager and Outgoing General Manager of Turkish Airlines-Karachi, who were accompanied by Sales Manager Karachi. [huge_it_slider id=”215″] Mr. Gurhan Sozen, Newly assigned General Manager, Mr. Fatih Atacan Temel, Outgoing General Manager and Mr. Agha Ahmed Husain, Sales Manager Turkish Airlines visited Bukhari group head office last week. A meeting was held at Bukhari Group Chairman Office where Muhahammad Rafiq Khan, Group Chairman, Sardar Zubair Hussain-Group CEO, Mr. Sheraz Mughal-Director Industry Sales, Mr. Kazmi Syed Shams-Group AVP, Mr. Mathew D’Souza- Director Corporate & Tours, Mr. Nabeel Kaim Khani-Director…
KARACHI: Seen here in the picture Mr. Kumail Polani Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Tariq Polani Director of Polani’s Group presenting a Souvenir to Mr. Gurhan Sozan, New Genral Manager of Turkish Airlines-Karachi. Mr. Khizer Polani, Saad Polani, Mr. Fatih Atacan Temel, Ex GM Turkish Airlines-Karachi, Mr. Aqeel Rawla and Mr. Zain-ul-Abideen are also present at this occasion.
KARACHI: POHTM students visited the Beach Luxury Hotel under the program of “Meet the General Manager”. Front office staff warmly welcomes POHTM students. Mr. Azeem Qureshi told the visiting students about his professional experience; explain working and responsibilities as a General Manager. Also told students about objectives and tasks for upgrading of hotel. He prepared the students for incoming challenges and assures that his cooperation will be continued. The Managers of Hotel restaurants and different departments share their experience of hospitality industry and become role models for all the students. Students asked different questions related to hotel industry & felt…
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Serena Hotel hosted a fabulous Spring Festival to bring together members of the diplomatic core and business community along with friends of the Serena Hotel to celebrate the arrival of spring in an outdoor event. [huge_it_slider id=”214″] Delicious food produced at live cooking stations showcased different cuisines from all the restaurants while various activities were arranged to keep young children entertained, making the Festival truly a family day out under pristine blue skies. The variety of food ranged from South Eastern Cuisine, Continental foods, Middle Eastern and Pakistani delicacies. The most frequented counters, however, featured barbecue lamb…
KARACHI: Beach Luxury Hotel is hosting a eleven day long Thai food festival, which started off on the 4th of April and will continue till the 15th. On the day of the inaugural ceremony many foreign diplomats posted in Karachi such as from France and Sri Lanka attended the event along with the city’s elite and a large number of local food lovers. The Thai Consul General in Karachi, His Excellency Suwat Kaewsook along with General Manager Beach Luxury Hotel, M. Azeem Qureshi and Senior Vice President (Operation) of Avari International Hotels Group, Grant Raubenheimer, Mr. Arif Suleman, Honorary Trade…
[Karachi, 3rdApril 2018]: Pakistan International Film Festival hosted a start-studded evening for its first awards gala ceremony on the closing day of the four-day festival at Frere Hall, Karachi. The event also featured live performance of Sufi Music Maestro Abida Parveen and a fashion showcase, followed by dinner. [huge_it_slider id=”212″] The event started with a keynote speech by Alyy Khan, forerunner to the speech given by Sultana Siddiqui, president of the Karachi Film Society. Speaking about the event she said, “I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of the first Pakistan International Film Festival including the…