Russia’s national carrier, Aeroflot, has been busted for (apparently) banning up to 400 flight attendants from its coveted overseas routes. And the reason, per The Sun, has been banned for being “old, fat and ugly”. Various attendants have come forward with their complaints, after a group of staff reportedly wrote to Vladimir Putin to complain about their treatment, which they were informed was just part of a “rebranding” exercise. One hostie, Yevgenia Magurina, claimed, “They told us all that only the young and thin will fly abroad for Aeroflot,” while another said the carrier was weighing the female attendants “like…
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RAWALPINDI: Ch. Abdul Ghafoor Khan, Managing Director, Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) told while talking to media that City tour of Islamabad consisting nine (9) modern buses is ready for launch. This project has been started by PTDC for the promotion of tourism. Initially, this service has been started in Islamabad. He further said that the inauguration of this bus service will be held at Pak-China Center, Islamabad. The route of the bus includes Lok Virsa Muesum Shakar Pariyan, National Monument, Lake View Park Daman-e Koh and Fasail Mosque. In this connection, meetings were held with representatives of the different…
ISLAMABAD: A young Pakistani girl, Insha Afsar has proven that disaster and disability can be overcome by determination, passion, optimism, and resilience. Ms. Insha, 17, lost a leg in the earthquake of 2005, in which her school was collapsed during the 7.6 magnitude quake. But disability has not held her back as she is determined to conquer the icy mountains on one leg. The single-leg Afsar hopes to represent the country at the upcoming 2018 Paralympics in South Korea perhaps as Pakistan’s first ski-racer. “I’m a person that likes going fast, doing everything fast. I just like speed,” Afsar said…
KARACHI: The passing out ceremony of the 378th batch of female Flight Service Basic Training Course was held at the PIA Training Centre here on Monday, February 20. A spokesman of the national flag carrier said that 14 newly inducted air-hostesses graduated on the occasion. Mr. Bernd Hildenbrand, Chief Executive Officer PIA, was the chief guest and distributed certificates among the graduating air-hostesses. While expressing his views on the occasion, Mr. Hildenbrand congratulated the airhostesses and asked them to ensure provision of best possible services and hospitality to PIA’s passengers. One of the graduating airhostesses, on behalf of the whole…
KARACHI: Consul General of Malaysia, His Excellency Ismail Bin Mohammad Bkri has underscored the need for a visa-free regime between Pakistan and Malaysia in order to effectively promote people-to-people and business-to-business contacts between the two countries. Exchanging view with Chairman of Pakistan Soap Manufacturers Association (PSMA) Abdullah Zaki, Senior Vice Chairman PSMA Muhammad Ali Zia and other PSMA members during his visit to PSMA Office, the Malaysian CG added that if such a visa-free regime was taken into consideration, it will surely being people more close to each other, enhance the existing trade ties and definitely create a win-win…
KARACHI: “Turkey is the preferred destination for Pakistani tourists. Pakistan and Turkey are two friendly countries bonded by very strong religious & cultural affinities and brotherhood. Both sides enjoy cordial bilateral relations in the realm of foreign policy, International relations, defence cooperation, bilateral trade and commerce. Tourism is an area where a lot is yet to be done amid great existing potential.” This was stated by Muhammad Naeem Sharif, Chairman, Travel Agents Association of Pakistan on the occasion of visit of Turkish Consul General, His Excellency Murat Mustafa Onart to TAAP Office . Mr. Naeem said that collective efforts of…
KARACHI: Advisor to Prime Minister on Aviation Sardar Mehtab Ahmad Khan has directed the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to take all the necessary steps to bring the airline to international standards so that it can regain its past glory. He said this during his visit to the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) headquarters here on Tuesday, February 21. The advisor said that there should be no compromise on safety and good services and asked management to ensure that all decisions are taken on merit and in a transparent and efficient manner. He said that the PIA is being supported from…