ICCIA, PTDC sign MOU for organizing Tourism Forum By: APP on May 18, 2022ISLAMABAD: Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) and Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly organize International Sustainable Tourism Forum in Pakistan. The agreement was signed by Yousef Hasan Khalawi, Secretary-General, Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Agriculture (ICCIA) and Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Managing Director, Pakistan […]
PIA to restart Europe flights in Q1 of 2022 By: APP on December 31, 2021Islamabad: The national flag carrier will be flying to Europe in the first quarter of 2022, after getting clearance from the international aviation auditor, revealed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) CEO Arshad Malik. In an interview on Thursday, the PIA chief anticipated that the ban would be lifted in the first quarter of next year. PIA […]
Tourists to Murree asked to check travel advisories By: APP on December 28, 2021ISLAMABAD: Tourists travelling to Murree have been advised to keep checking traffic advisories as 50,000 vehicles have already entered the town against the capacity to park only 4,000 cars. On the other hand, cold and dry weather is likely to persist in most parts of the country for the next 24 hours. Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi […]
Saudi Arabia allows PIA to operate 48 flights weekly By: Web Desk on December 7, 2021ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) would operate 48 flights weekly to Saudi Arabia after obtaining permission from the kingdom to increase the number of flights to the Gulf country. PIA spokesman Abdullah Khan announced the development in a press statement, acknowledging the efforts of Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bilal Akbar and PIA’s Country Manager. […]
Flights cancelled from Allama Iqbal International Airport By: Web Desk on December 1, 2021Lahore: Heavy foggy conditions around the runway, shortage of aircrafts and operational hazards caused ten international and domestic flights cancelled from Allama Iqbal International Airport. The cancelled flights were PIA’s flight from Lahore to Dubai 203, AirBlue’s two-way flight from Lahore to Karachi 403/404, Serene Airline’s flight from Lahore Ras Al Khaima 5725, AirBlue’s two […]
Spain opens borders to all vaccinated travellers By: AFP on June 7, 2021Spain opens its borders to vaccinated travellers from all over the world on Monday, hoping an influx of visitors will revitalise its all-important tourism sector which has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. “Spain is a safe destination,” Health Minister Carolina Darias insisted, adding that the country was “in the process of reclaiming its global […]
Sri Lanka – the land of hospitable people By: Ramsha Rizvi on June 3, 2021Sri Lanka– the land of hospitable people and rich culture- is a tropical island located amidst the Indian Ocean. The island is known to have seduced people from all over the world to discover its un-touched beauty in its, natural sandy, blue beaches surrounded by beautiful coconut trees; lush green tea gardens; and what not. […]
Uzbekistan gives visa-free entry to visitors from 45 countries By: AFP on February 1, 2019Uzbekistan on Friday granted visa-free entry to citizens of 45 countries to boost tourism, which the government views as vital for economic growth. The countries benefiting from a 30-day visa waiver that went into force on Friday include the majority of European countries including Britain as well as Australia, Canada, Argentina and Chile. The United […]