RAWALPINDI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced resumption of direct flights to Toronto, Canada. A PIA spokesman said on Monday, June 21, that Canadian officials had allowed PIA to resume flights to Toronto. Operations had earlier been restricted to cargo only on Pakistan to Canada routes due to a surge in Covid-19 cases. However, other travel-related advisories pertaining to Canada will remain in place, he said. In the first phase, PIA will start three direct flights per week from Pakistan to Toronto. The airline will be following strict standard operating procedures (SOPs), the PIA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) assured the…
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DUBAI: Dubai has eased travel restrictions for its residents from certain countries, including India, if they have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine, said a report. The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management in Dubai, headed by Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced updates to Dubai’s travel protocols for inbound passengers from South Africa, Nigeria and India, effective from June 23, the Gulf News reported. As per new rule, only passengers with a valid residence visa who have received two doses of a UAE-approved vaccine, are allowed to travel to Dubai. Currently, the UAE government…
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resumed its Air Safari service on Saturday, June 19, with a flight from Islamabad to Skardu to boost national tourism both domestically and internationally. The service remained closed for nearly two years due to operational difficulties. According to the airline, the one-way fare of the flight will cost Rs25, 000 and it will operate every Saturday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched on Saturday its Air Safari flight to boost tourism in the country. According to details, the airline’s first scenic Air Safari flight took off from the Islamabad International Airport with 91 tourists, including…
DUBAI: The Emirates Group has announced its first annual loss in over 30 years. The carrier said the losses had been caused by a significant drop in revenue, fully attributed to the impact of Covid-19 and resulting travel restrictions. The Emirates Group posted a loss of AED22 billion (US$6 billion) for the financial year ended March 31st, compared with an AED1.7 billion (US$456 million) profit for last year. Revenue was AED35.6 billion (US$9.7 billion), a decline of 66 per cent on the previous year. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chief executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said: “The Covid-19 pandemic…
Aftab Rana, President of Sustainable Tourism Foundation announced the opening of a new tourist destination in the mountains of Pakistan. Its name is Camp Leo and it is exclusively designed for tourists who are interested in nature exploration. At the elevation of 9000 feet, Camp Leo is a gateway to serenity located in the beautiful valley of Hopper in District Nagar of Gilgit-Baltistan. Mr. Rana informed that Camp Leo offers one of the most comfortable camping experiences to people who would like to experience the true feeling of the great natural landscape of the highlands of northern Pakistan. Situated just one…
NEW DELHI: India’s ministry of state for ports, shipping, and waterways has signed a pact with the ministry of civil aviation to develop seaplane services across the country. Announcing this development, the ministry of state for ports, shipping, and waterways said, “MoU for development of seaplanes services under RCS-UDAN scheme signed between the ministry of state for ports, shipping, and waterways and ministry of civil aviation. “Seaplane operations will result in enhanced connectivity of remote places and boost religious tourism.” Both the ministries will jointly workout operating routes. To commence seaplane operations, the ministry of state for ports, shipping, and…
BELARUS: Mr. Ghufran Memon, Secretary, National Food Security met with the Minister of Agriculture of Belarus. He was accompanied by Ambassador Sajjad Haider Khan and members of the business delegation from Pakistan representing fruits/vegetables, fertilizer, dairy products, and auto parts. While appreciating the warm hospitality of the Belarusian government, Mr. Memon shared his first hand experiences of the exhibition, several meetings with relevant partners in Minsk and assured to work for solidifying bilateral cooperation especially in the Agricultural Sector. The honorable Minister briefed the delegation members on the overall economic portfolio of the country, priority sectors for cooperation, and expressed readiness…
ISLAMABAD: The successful ascent of Mt. Everest by Pakistani Mountaineer Sirbaz Khan was feted at a high-profile reception by Serena Hotels on Wednesday evening. On 12th May 2021, Sirbaz had summited the world’s tallest peak as part of “Mission 14”, his quest to become the first Pakistani to scale all 14 peaks over 8000 m around the world. At the event, the phenomenal journey of Sirbaz Khan was highlighted and celebrated. Hailing from Hunza, he began climbing as a mountain guide and kitchen crew member with international climbing expeditions for over 11 years before becoming a professional mountaineer. He tends…
BELGIUM: The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Basque Culinary Center (BCC), VISITFLANDERS and the city of Bruges have announced new dates for the 6th UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism. Held under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the forum will take place October 31 – November 2 in Bruges, Belgium. The event will focus on the contribution of gastronomy tourism to social and economic integration. It will also highlight its untapped potential for job creation, regional cohesion and sustainable growth. Building on UNWTO’s work on advancing innovation across the tourism sector, the forum also represents a…
LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II has hosted the Group of Seven leaders at an evening reception where Britain’s royals mingled with some of the world’s most powerful politicians. The event, which was closed to most media, saw royals, world leaders and their spouses enjoying drinks at Cornwall’s Eden Project, an attraction that features the world’s largest indoor rainforest within giant domes. Three generations of the monarchy attended the event, held on the first evening of a three-day summit in Cornwall, southwest England. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla were joined by Prince William and his wife Kate, who were taking part…