NANKANA: Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation, Chaudhary Abdul Ghafoor Khan met Sikh pilgrims, came from all over the world to participate in Nankana Sahib’s 549th birthday celebrations. The meeting discussed in detail the issues related to incoming Sikh pilgrims to Pakistan and the facilities available to them. GC University professor Kailyan Singh welcomed Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor Khan on arrival at Nankana. In the meeting, member of the assembly Dr. Shazra Rai Pranab Ali, MPA Sardar Ramesh Singh Arora, from England Sardar Jaga Singh, and Sardar Avatar Singh were also present. The Sikhs delegation told Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor that they…
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BEIJING: Boeing and China Aviation Suppliers Holding Company have signed an agreement on Wednesday, 8 November, for the purchase of 300 airplanes during a ceremony in Beijing. It was part of the US trade mission to China, and was signed by Kevin McAllister, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and China President Xi Jinping. The agreement includes orders and commitments for 300 Boeing single-aisle and twin-aisle airplanes. The airplanes are valued at more than $37 billion at list prices. “China is a valued customer and key partner, and we’re proud that Boeing…
KARACHI: The Associates of Karachi Marriott Hotel visited WWF Wetland Centre where they planted mangroves saplings and participated in the presentation about the sea turtles and how the hatchlings can be saved and released in the sea carefully. [huge_it_slider id=”134″] It is vital for every individual to understand the importance of marine turtles in the ecosystems. For more than 100 million years marine turtles have covered vast distances across the world’s oceans‚ performing a vital and integral role in marine and coastal ecosystems. Over the last 200 years human activities have tipped the scales against the survival of these ancient…
KARACHI: Last week Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority Commemorated World Quality Day on 09th November, 2017. First ever, Seminar on World Quality Day was held at HQCAA, Karachi. Experts in Quality Management System (QMS) i.e. academia, aviation and Seniors of corporate organizations spoke on the occasion. Senior executives from the aviation industry were invited to exchange views and better understand as to how quality enhances performances, efficiency and success. The chief guest in his closing remarks emphasized that Quality implementation is a top down process and requires requisite human resource developments. The quality standards are the only tool to bring continual…
KARACHI: From the 6th to 12th November 2017 Pearl Continental Hotel Karachi hosted ‘Punjabi food festival’ at Chandni Restaurant. Known to celebrate the different Provinces of Pakistan, this time PC chose Punjab which is known for its vibrant and rich culture, bhangra beats and is famous for its diverse variety in food. [huge_it_slider id=”133″] Chandni Restaurant is known around the nation for serving their customers traditional and authentic Pakistani dishes with a live cooking station. The food was prepared by the Executive Chef of PC Mr. Torsten Schubert and his team who are currently the most experienced, critically acclaimed and…
KARACHI: Last week Beach Luxury Hotel organized a Sea Food Festival. Seen here in the picture after the inauguration of the festival, Chief Guest Muhammad Ali Malkani, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Government of Sindh, along with Mr. Azeem Qureshi, General Manager of the Hotel, diplomats from China and Bahrain and with hotel staff [huge_it_slider id=”132″] KARACHI: On 31 October 2017, Hashoo Hotels CSR collaboration with Shaukat Khanam entailed a series of events across its 9 properties. The Breast Cancer awareness session in Karachi was held at Marriott Hotel and was a joint event that was attended by most female…
Written by Ch. Faisal Mehmood We have previously drawn attention to the pressing need for a federal posture for Pakistan Tourism’s internal co-ordination and external unity. The need for a federal Ministry of Tourism is acquiring greater urgency but our politicians have shown their intellectual bankruptcy to understand neither the need nor the urgency. Tourism’s is not the only voice calling for even a limited restoration of the Concurrent List of yore. Stakeholders in other sectors like education, culture, health – any and every sector which requires internal co-ordination for external impact – have also called for federal dispensations for…
KARACHI: On 4th November 2017 Beach Luxury Hotel Karachi hosted one of the most upbeat and lively Halloween Party in the city. The staff and management of the Hotel put their time and efforts to ensure that the evening would be a memorable one for all of the guests. All of the staff members present at the party were dressed in Halloween costumes and had scary masks on and all the guests were dressed glamorously. There wasn’t a dull moment throughout the evening, a dance floor placed right at the center was packed all through the night with people of…
LAHORE: Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (TDCP) has announced that the full of action and thrill Second Thal Desert Jeep Rally will be held between November 18 and 19. TDCP started this rally last year to explore and lure tourists towards beautiful Thal desert. The Rally would start from Head Muhammad Wala (in Muzaffargarh) and after a round circuit of around 180 km will end at the same point with midpoint at tehsil Choubara, District Layyah. The desert stage is set for the thrilling event that will highlight the regional culture and colours. This event is going to be an…
DUBAI: All types of food in the UAE, including staples such as bread and rice, will be taxed from January 1, 2018, the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has told on Wednesday morning, November 8. The public was expecting certain food staples to be zero-rated, or exempt, from the 5 per cent tax increase. Zero-rated refers to the preferential status the government gives some essential goods and services, meaning their sale is not taxed. Director-General of the FTA, Khalid Al Bustani, told at a media event: “The law in the GCC agreement said that any food items would be under the…