KARACHI: The Culture and Tourism Department, Government of Sindh, is set to redefine travel with the launch of the Thar Desert Train Safari on 8th February 2025. This one-of-a-kind journey offers an immersive experience through the cultural and scenic beauty of Sindh. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism, Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, with representatives of the Association of Karachi Tour Operators in attendance. The safari train will depart from Karachi Cantt Station, taking travelers through Hyderabad, Mirpurkhas, and Chhor before reaching Khokhrapar Zero Point near the border. The journey promises breathtaking views…
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ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has signed a MoU with the Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP), the country’s foremost body for travel and tour operators, to redefine how travelers experience connectivity outside of Pakistan. This strategic collaboration empowers travel agents to offer Telenor’s cutting-edge Travel SIM solutions as part of their travel packages, ensuring a seamless communication experience for travelers going outside Pakistan, while using Telenor’s roaming services. The partnership introduces tailored connectivity solutions to meet the unique needs of international Pakistani travelers. With affordable international roaming packages covering key global destinations, the Travel SIM is designed to simplify travel while…
DOHA: Qatar Airways, the national carrier of Qatar, has refuted claims about the closure of its offices in Pakistan, assuring that its operations in the country remain unaffected. “Qatar Airways flights to and from Pakistan are operating as usual, and our offices remain open,” the airline stated on Wednesday on the social media platform X. “Recent published reports claiming that Qatar Airways has closed offices in Pakistan are incorrect,” the statement added. The clarification comes in response to reports alleging that the airline had shut down its offices across Pakistan as part of cost-cutting measures. A few days ago, the…
LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCS-P). The agreement was signed during an official meeting held at AKCS-P’s office in Zaman Park. The MoU laid out a comprehensive plan to rehabilitate selected structures of Lahore’s iconic spice market. Located at the Akbari Gate in the Old City, the site was considered one of the largest spice markets in Asia. Named after the Mughal emperor Akbar, the wholesale spice market was around 500 years-old, making it one of the oldest centres which trade in hundreds of different…
HONG KONG: On 1st January, Hong Kong celebrated the arrival of the first scheduled commercial flight of China’s domestically developed and built Comac C919 passenger jet aircraft. Operated by China Eastern Airlines, the C919 has commenced a daily round-trip route between Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. This marks a historic achievement for the home-grown narrow-body aircraft, adhering to international airworthiness standards, and signifies a new phase for Hong Kong as a global aviation hub. “We hope that through this scheduled commercial flight, we can bring this historic innovation breakthrough in the Mainland’s production of civil…
TOULOUSE: Airbus delivered 766 commercial aircraft to 86 customers around the world in 2024. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 878 gross new orders. As a result, its 2024 yearend backlog stood at 8,658 aircraft. Christian Scherer, CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus said, “2024 confirmed sustained demand for new aircraft. We won key customer decisions with most important customers and saw phenomenal momentum for our widebody orderbook, complementing our leading position in the single aisle market. On deliveries, we kept our trajectory and celebrated several landmark firsts. These include the first ever A321XLR as well as first A330neo and A350 deliveries…
ISLAMABAD: Hitit reaffirmed its strong partnership with PIA during a courtesy visit to congratulate AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat on his appointment as Acting CEO. Hitit, a leading technology provider for the airline and travel industry, reaffirmed its strong partnership with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) during a visit to its headquarters. Hitit’s Co-Founder and Chairwoman, Nur Gökman, and Chief Transportation Solutions Officer, Atilla Lise, traveled from Türkiye to meet with PIA’s leadership and congratulate AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat on resuming his role as Acting CEO. They were joined by Hitit’s Pakistan Sales and Channel Management Coordinator Ms. Gamze Başar, PIA’s CIO…
KARACHI: American broadcaster CNN has featured Gilgit Baltistan, the most scenic region of Pakistan, in its list of the top 25 destinations worth visiting in 2025. Thousands of local and foreign tourists thronged the sparsely populated northern region each year for expeditions on various peaks, paragliding and other sports activities. “The Gilgit Baltistan region in the Karokoram Mountains isn’t the easiest place to get to flight schedules can be unreliable, roads can be blocked off seasonally but it has more tantalising peaks than a lemon meringue pie,” CNN Travel said this week. The publication noted that the region is home…
ISLAMABAD: Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Muhammad Amir Hayat has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) under the aviation division. This appointment is made with the approval of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif until the appointment of a regular incumbent. The decision was made by the board of directors of PIACL on December 12, 2024, with immediate effect. This is with reference to the previous notification in which AVM Muhammad Amir Hayat ceased to be the Chief Executive Officer of PIA on December 09, 2024. AVM Amir Hayat was appointed as the…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Travel Mart team recently hosted a highly successful international media briefing, offering a sneak peek into the upcoming Pakistan Travel Mart Expo and Roadshow. The exclusive networking event was attended by distinguished guests, including Rana Aftab-ur-Rehman Rana, Managing Director of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC), and renowned international media journalists. The briefing showcased the exciting trajectory of Pakistan’s travel industry, with a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism practices. A key highlight was the introduction of the Sustainable Destinations Forum, a pivotal component of the Expo. This forum promises to bring together diverse global perspectives, sharp insights, and…