People in Eastern Europe have been wondering at the appearance of orange-tinted snow. Pictures of the snow have been posted on social media from Russia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania, Moldova and other eastern European countries. According to the researchers and leading meteorologists of this region, sand flying occurs from Sahara desert storms mixing with snow and rain. This is not the first time, the phenomenon occurs roughly once every five years but concentrations of sand this time is for more higher than previous occurrences. People of the areas have felt of sand in their mouths. The skiers and snowboarders who have…
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KARACHI: On the 16th of March 2018, His Excellency Suwat Kaewsook, Consul General of Thailand and his wife inaugurated the World famous ice-cream franchise ‘Swensens’in Pakistan. Mr. Joey Reyes, General Manager, International Franchise-Thailand flew out to Pakistan especially, to be the part of opening ceremony of the very first Swensens icecream parlour here in the town. [huge_it_slider id=”203″] Mr. Imran Shaikh, CEO greeted all the guests upon their arrival at the parlor. Mr. Kanaporn Apinonkul, General Manager-Pakistan Thai Airways International, staff of the Thai consulate Karachi and a large number of ice-cream lovers and dessert enthusiasts from all around town…
KARACHI: Turkish Airlines brought its ever-growing Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup 2018 to Karachi, held at DHA Golf Club last week. [huge_it_slider id=”202″] Flying to 121 countries through more than 300 destinations worldwide, the airline prides itself on its award-winning Business Class service and its commitment to the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, which has more than 8,000 invited guests competing in more than 100 tournaments around the world, together with many other innovative and distinguished services, performed for offering its passengers an unparalleled flight experience. The Karachi event was well supported by the local Golfers and was very well…
ISLAMABAD: Mr. Talat Mahmood who is a qualified hospitality professional with over 25 years of extensive and versatile hospitality experience has recently filled the position of General Manager at Islamabad Hotel. He was allied with various renowned international and National hotel chains. In the past he has worked globally, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Kabul. After his graduation, he got qualified from Cornell University and various other hospitality renowned institutions, which has further added eminence in his General Management Capabilities. Furthermore, he has participated in inaugurating around fifteen hospitality properties within Pakistan and abroad. Mr. Khan also got the…
ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank has assured Pakistan that it could extend financial and technical support for the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM). Federal Privatisation Minister Ch. Daniyal Aziz during a meeting with Werner E. Liepach, ADB Director-General for Central and West Asian Department, briefed him on the progress made so far regarding the privatisation of both loss making companies. The minister told that it is a uphill task as there are several challenges to get to the privatisation of the steel mills and PIA, but the cost to the poor citizens is in…
Another UN tourism related agency is under Chinese leadership. The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reappointed Dr. Fang Liu of China by acclamation as Secretary General of the UN Specialized Agency for a second three-year term, beginning 1 August 2018. “It is my great honour to accept this re-appointment and to continue to drive the transformational changes I have begun across ICAO and its Regional Offices in order to make this a more streamlined and efficient UN specialized agency leading such a dynamic sector,” Dr. Liu commented. Dr. Liu was first appointed to the position on…
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced that the department is going to install WiFi hotspots at all divisional level railway stations and in all passenger trains as hotspots will provide fast internet connectivity to passengers free of cost under its new digitisation policy. The introduction of WiFi in trains and railway stations is underway and many trains have already been equipped with the Wifi facility, the sources said. PR has taken several other steps too, including online ticketing, setting up of high-tech web gadgetry and teleconferencing facility at all divisional level railway stations. A couple of years ago, PR had…
According to the latest report ofWorld Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), the travel and tourism sector contributed Rs930.9 billion, that is 2.9 per cent of Pakistan’s gross domestic product (GDP), in 2017 and is forecast to rise this year. The direct contribution of travel and tourism in Pakistan is forecast to rise by 5.9 per cent to Rs986 billion in 2018, the World Travel and Tourism Council said in its annual Economic Impact Report on Thursday, March 22. The contribution primarily reflects the economic activity generated by industries such as hotels, travel agents, airlines and other passenger transportation services (excluding…
KARACHI: Governor Sindh Mohammad Zubair was the Chief Guest at annual dinner of the English Speaking Union of Pakistan. He is seen here in the picture with Mr. Kader Jaffer and Mr Byram Avari (receiver of ESUP Lifetime Achievement) along with Chairperson Mrs. Zohra Ashraf, President ESUP Mr. Aziz Memon, V.P, Mr. Kaleem Farooqui, Mr. Majyd Aziz, Mr. Tariq Rangoonwala and other eminent guests.
KARACHI: Last week Beach Luxury Hotel presented a Lavish Jashan-e-Baharan and glittering Basant Festival to celebrate its 70th anniversary by giving its clientele a traditional and colourful engagement with men, women and children, young and old flying kites amidst good music and sumptuous food. [huge_it_slider id=”201″] Mr. Azeem Qureshi, General Manger of the Hotel greeted all the guests most of whom were the city elites and diplomats. His Excellency Akira Ouch , Consul General of Japan was the Chief Guest. The guests were handed out beautiful kites to fly and have fun in groups. Kite flying was arranged in open…