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ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate overseas Pakistanis and foreign nationals visiting the country, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Tuesday inaugurated the Online Temporary Mobile Phone Registration System. The system will allow them to register and utilise their personal mobile phones for up to 120 days from the date of their arrival, without any duties and taxes. Overseas Pakistanis — including students and employees — and foreign nationals visiting Pakistan for tourism or business purposes can benefit from the new facility. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Islamabad, PM Shehbaz said Pakistani youth is making significant progress in the field of information…

MUSCAT: Celebrating the history of civil aviation in Oman and its own unique journey,Oman Air has opened a first-of-its-kind exhibition at Stal Gallery in Muscat. ‘Oman Air: ALegacy in the Skies’ combines state-of-the-art multimedia, immersive displays, and anarray of compelling artifacts that bring to life Oman’s illustrious aviation past andcelebrate the key milestones that have shaped Oman Air into the globally recognisedand esteemed brand it is today. Amouage, the Oman-based international fragrancehouse, is also present at the exhibition, unveiling the signature scent for Oman Air’snew on-board amenity kits. This captivating journey through time, spanning from thereign of Sultan Taimur bin…

KUWAIT: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost airline has now started directflights to Pakistan’s capital Islamabad. The first flight landed on Islamabad airport onWednesday, July 13.By adding Islamabad to its growing list of destinations, Jazeera now flies to three citiesin the country, including Karachi and Lahore.Islamabad, also known as the ‘Green City’ is a well-planned, structured andcosmopolitan city; it is also the cleanest and greenest in the country, filled withinteresting tourist attractions. This includes the Faisal Mosque, South Asia’s largestmosque, Daman-i-Koh, Margalla Zoo, Pakistan Monument, Shakarparian, Lok VirsaMuseum and the Rawal lake view point. The popular hill station Murree is…

RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) informed the NationalAssembly Standing Committee on Aviation on Thursday, July that the government hasstarted a process to outsource the management and operations of the airports inKarachi, Islamabad, and Lahore.The meeting, presided over by Syed Mobeen Ahmed, was told that the decision hadbeen taken to boost foreign exchange reserves.The committee made it clear and was informed accordingly that PCCA was not sellingthe airports as only the operation and management controls were being outsourced.PCAA Director General Khaqan Murtaza apprised the committee that after theamendment in rule 68 of the CAA Act, the authority to issue…

KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s leading low-cost airline, has announced the launch ofa new route between Quetta and Islamabad starting July 23, 2023, connecting bothcities with five weekly flights.The new route will offer Fly Jinnah’s customers a new option to travel between bothcities while benefiting from the carrier’s affordable and value-driven travel deals allowingmore passengers to travel more conveniently.Fly Jinnah remains committed to providing reliable and comfortable travel at competitiveprices while prioritizing passenger experience by offering quality service, efficientoperations, and more connectivity. At present, Fly Jinnah connects five major cities ofPakistan including Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar and Quetta.The carrier currently operates…

ISLAMABAD: Serena Hotels under its Public Diplomacy initiative Raabta hosted apanel discussion on the challenges and opportunities surrounding access to highereducation in Pakistan. Due to limited access, and or lack of awareness amongst thetalented students it hinders social mobility, perpetuates inequality, and constrains thecountry’s progress. The panel discussion brought together experts, policymakers,educators, and stakeholders to explore the barriers, discuss effective strategies andpropose actionable recommendations to enhance access to higher education inPakistan. The moderator of Raabta, Sidra Iqbal, a vocal advocate of social issues related togender inclusion and diversity, curated the event. The event was attended by membersof academia, non-profits’ representatives…

SHANGHAI: ITB China, the highly anticipated marketplace for China’s travel industry,has reached full capacity of exhibition space reserved for the upcoming event,organiser, Messe Berlin (Shanghai), said.The event will return for live show from September 12 to 14.With an impressive line-up of exhibitors representing all travel trade segments, thethree-day B2B show promises to reconnect global travel suppliers with the resurgentChinese market. The international participation and strong demand from industryplayers provide a positive outlook for the show, said the organisers.Under this year’s slogan “Crossing Barriers • Connecting Markets”, ITB China will playa pivotal role in reconnecting global travel suppliers with the resurgent…

ISLAMABAD: Senior Buddhist monks and delegates from various countries arrived inPakistan’s capital city to take part in a three-day symposium which begins on Tuesday,aiming to shed light on the Gandhara civilization’s importance and to spotlight the SouthAsian country’s rich Buddhist heritage.Gandhara, which means the “land of fragrance” in Sanskrit, was an ancient civilizationthat existed on the west of River Indus, in the middle of the 1st millennium BCE to thebeginning of the second millennium CE. These areas now comprise the northernbounds of Pakistan, namely Peshawar, Swat, Dir, Bajaur, Buner, Mardan and Swabicities.Titled ‘Cultural Diplomacy: Reviving Gandhara Civilization and Buddhist Heritage…

KARACHI: Hashoo Hotels, a renowned name in the hospitality industry, proudlyannounced the grand opening of its celebrated Japanese restaurant, Sakura, in thevibrant heart of DHA, Karachi. Originally located within Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi,this first standalone branch of Sakura in Phase 6, DHA, will be the fourth Sakura outletin Pakistan, promising to continue its tradition of unmatched dining experience for allJapanese cuisine enthusiasts.The prestigious opening ceremony took place on 7th July and was graced by esteemedguests, including His Excellency, Mr. Yasushi Nakagawa, Acting Consul General ofJapan to Karachi, renowned celebrities, notable socialites of Karachi, the managementteams of Hashoo Hotels, Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi…

ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)government has joined hands for construction of Skindar-e-Azam road aimed atpromoting Gandhara tourism.According to details, the 20 kilometer joint road project of CDA and KP government ispredicted to be completed in four months. However, it would take about six months tocarpet this road of Margalla Hills.The CDA authority will carpet the 7.5 kilometre road from Margalla Expressway tovillage Kainthla through via Shah Allah Dita while KP government would be responsibleto complete remaining part of Skindar-e-Azam road till Khanpur.Completion of the road project will also be a shortest way between Islamabad andHaripur…