KARACHI: Arts Council of Pakistan has taken an initiative of the investment of 5 Crore PKR on the Revival of Faculty and Reconstruction of the existing old block of Arts Council Institute of Arts And Crafts. A hundred students will be given complete scholarship by spending 10 Lacs PKR monthly. Institute will consist of 12 categories and within 1 year they will convert this school into a university. The board has been started under the leadership of Dr. Ishrat Hussain who will look after the finance and management of this institute. This idea has been presented by President Ahmed Shah…
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MUSCAT: Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order. The aircraft will allow the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to continue its growth. The 737 MAX family offers the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market, with eight percent lower operating costs than its main competitor. Oman Air expects to receive a total of five 737 MAX by September 2018. Configured with 162 seats in two class: 12 in business and 150 in economy with significant enhancements across both cabins, the MAX aircraft is a testament…
SEATTLE: Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced they have finalized a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey’s flag carrier to further meet the growing demand at its home airport, Istanbul’s third airport, and improve the flying experience for passengers. With this firm order – first announced as a commitment last September – Turkish Airlines becomes the 71st customer to buy the 787. Together, these customers have now ordered more than 1,300 Dreamliners, the fastest-selling twin-aisle airplane in Boeing history. “We are pleased to finalize a landmark agreement that will…
PESHAWAR: The expansion work of The Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA) in Peshawar is completed and the door to the upgraded facility is likely to open soon for passengers. The expansion of BKIA was decided after the incident when a PIA flight returning from Riyadh came under a gun attack from militants in the densely populated areas around the airport. They had opened fire at the plane just as it came in for landing at the facility and as a result, a woman was killed while two crew members sustained bullet wounds. Since then night operations at the airport was…
WASHINGTON: Thousands of Boeing employees gathered at the company’s Renton, Washington factory on 13 March celebrated the 10,000th 737 to come off the production line. With this airplane, a 737 MAX 8 for Southwest Airlines, the 737 has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the most produced commercial jet aircraft model. “This incredible milestone is a testament to the work we do every day to build the most reliable and efficient single-aisle airplane in the world,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. “It represents more than 50 years of success and achievement on the part of…
MUSCAT: Passengers travelling from the new Muscat International Airport will be subject to strict check-in timings when it opens on March 20, said a report. Passengers will have to report three hours before their flight’s scheduled time of departure at the new airport, while those who need to cancel their visas need to report four hours before the time of departure, said a report in Times of Oman citing a notice issued by the Board of Airline Representatives to all travel agents in the sultanate. The strict timings, which aim to ensure smooth handling of passengers and timely departure of…
PESHAWAR: The biggest Buddha statue in the Peshawar Museum would be displayed at the Rietberg Museum Zurich in Switzerland at an exhibition to show Buddhists Heritage Richness of Pakistan to the world to attract more Buddhists tourists to Pakistan. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the officials of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism and Museums Department and the Switzerland government, the Buddha would be transported to Switzerland where it will be showcased at the Rietberg Museum Zurichto promote religious tourism. Secretary Tourism, Sports, Archeology, Museums and Youth Affairs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Tariq and Director Rietberg Museum Zurich, Switzerland, Albert…
KARACHI: Professional Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management (POHTM) arranged “Meet the Chef” Program for Culinary Arts Students, Chef Raja Abdullah from the Ramada Plaza Hotel was invited to share his life and professional experiences. He later joined students and demonstrated how to present food. Students were thrilled to learn from Chef Raja and it was an unparallel learning experience for them. It was an emotional end to the session as Mr. Mansoor Iqbal Siddiqui, Director presented note of thanks, a bouquet and a souvenir as a token of appreciation to Chef Raja Abdullah.
LAHORE: Haji Munir Ahmad Ch. CEO Highline Services (Pvt.) Ltd( 4 th R) and other members of Business Group met with Advisor to Chief Minister Punjab, Muhammad Ali Mian and discussed matters related to their businesses. They are seen here in the picture with Muhammad Ali Mian.
ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels hosted a breakfast to celebrate International Women’s Day and honour the women associated with and present in Serena. All the women guest, associates, Serena Business Complex partners and representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were present. [huge_it_slider id=”199″] Mr. Aziz Boolani, CEO of Serena Hotels, said, “At Serena we believe that investing in women is the most effective way to improve the standards of living of communities and many of our CSR initiatives work with women to empower them socially and economically”. The objectives of the International Women’s Day are to celebrate the struggle for women’s…