LONDON: The world’s wildlife populations have declined by more than two-thirds since 1970 as forests have been cleared and oceans polluted, according to an assessment released on Thursday, October 13, 2022. This “serious drop … tells us that nature is unraveling and the natural world is emptying,” said Andrew Terry, director of conservation and policy at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL). The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report, which used 2018 data from ZSL on the status of 32,000 wildlife populations covering more than 5,000 species, found that population sizes had declined by 69% on average. Deforestation, human exploitation, pollution,…
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Swiss Govt Wants $1,000 Fines For Violators The Swiss government sent a draft law to the parliament seeking to fine people who violate a national ban on face coverings up to 1,000 Swiss francs ($1,005) as it seeks to implement a “burqa ban” law. The far-right proposal to ban facial coverings in public won a narrow victory in a binding referendum last year after being launched by the same group that organised a 2009 ban on new minarets. The cabinet proposal to levy fines did not mention Islam directly and is also aimed at stopping violent street protesters from wearing…
KARACHI: Pakistani passengers will be able to fly to Europe, UK and USA from Istanbul under PIA Turkish Airlines code-share agreement by November 14, 2022. According to the details, the national flag carrier is starting Istanbul operation by November 14 on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Turkey. The airline has planned to operate six weekly flights from Pakistan to Turkey and Pakistani passengers will be able to access 28 cities in Europe, UK and USA from Istanbul under PIA Turkish Airlines code-share agreement. PIA spokesman said the airline will initially operate 4 flights from Islamabad &…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines continues its support for the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels which play a key role in reducing carbon emissions. Starting to actively use Sustainable Aviation Fuel during its operations as of 2022, Turkish Airlines emphasized the importance of the matter for the company by signing Global SAF Declaration. Global SAF Declaration represents collaboration between aviation, aerospace and fuel partners to decarbonize sustainable aviation fuel. The aim of the declaration is to completely decarbonize sustainable aviation fuels. Turkish Airlines plans to increase SAF usage to the highest levels in line with the technical, regulatory, safety and financial feasibility.…
LAHORE: After two years of successful operations in Pakistan, Virgin Atlantic will be expanding operations in the country with the inclusion of additional flights between Lahore , Islamabad, and the United Kingdom. The airline’s decision to double down on Pakistan comes as part of its recovery efforts to recuperate its losses from the pandemic as it is strategically deploying its aircrafts based on demand. It is set to join the SkyTeam alliance in early 2023 and will be the only British airline in the alliance as it seeks to enhance group services to and from London Heathrow and Manchester. Its…
KARACHI: On Friday the 7th Oct 2022, Bukhari Group arranged an eventful evening to inaugurate Pakistan Travel Mart (PTM)’s new office in Karachi. The Chief Guest of the event Mr. Iqbal Ali Lakhani, Chairman Fly Jinnah led the Inaugural ceremony. PTM is being the largest travel trade show of the industry that have been presented successfully through the years 2017, 2018 and 2019 consecutively. The evening was lifted up by the presence of travel industry stakeholders including Airline Partners, GDS’s, Hoteliers, financial institutions officials, media people and of course, the travel agents. Chief Guest Mr. Iqbal Ali Lakhani (Chairman –…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Friday announced that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would start operating six flights a week for Istanbul under the PIA-Turkish Airlines Code Share agreement, extending connectivity to over 28 points in Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States of America. The PIA-Istanbul flights operation is being started on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Turkiye, the minister said in a brief press statement here. Initially, he said, four Boeing-777 flights would be operating from Islamabad and two from Lahore to Turkiye. While in second-phase, the Istanbul-bound flights would commence…
KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has been awarded the Right to Information (RTI) Champion Award 2022. The award was presented by the Center for Peace and Development (CPDI) to Director Airport Services CAA, Sadiq-ur-Rehman. The award recognizes the efforts made for the implementation of the Access to Information Act 2017. CAA was nominated by the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) for this award. Govt to Install Pricy Security Feature at 6 Airports to Attract Foreign Airlines The award is also given to a journalist, citizen, or public information officer for efforts to enforce right-to-information laws. CPDI is a partner of…
ISLAMABAD: Of the various challenges that we face today, be they economic, political or social, there is a growing consensus that climate change is the most existential. Although Pakistan is responsible for less than one percent of global greenhouse gas emissions but is eighth on a list compiled by the NGO Germanwatch of countries most vulnerable to extreme weather caused by climate change. With this in sight, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mr. Haseeb Gardezi, COO Hospitality and Education Division, Hashoo Group and Dr. Sardar Mohazzam, Managing Director NEECA on 30th September at the NEECA Building, Islamabad. By…
ISTANBUL: Hitit, the technology provider of both the airline and travel sectors, continues to expand, diversifying its partner portfolio, which consists of 60 companies that are mostly airlines from 45 different countries in the world. Hitit offers one-stop shop software solutions to the travel industry, expanding its opportunity to collaborate with other companies in the travel sector which has led to Hitit having a new partner Alabanda Tourism, one of the leaders in the tourism industry. With the agreement made between the two companies, Hitit’s next generation travel merchandising platform Crane TM will be used by Alabanda Tourism gathering all…