Day: January 30, 2023

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President calls for investing in human resource for GB’s development

President Dr. Arif Alvi has called for investing in human resource for development of Gilgit-Baltistan.

 

Addressing the “GB Dream Road Show 2023” in Islamabad on Monday, he stressed on implementing the ideas to uplift the people of the province. He underlined the importance of community participation for the development of the province.

 

Highlighting the tourism opportunities in the province, Dr. Arif Alvi asked the authorities concerned to improve infrastructure for providing better services to the tourists.

 

He said information technology sector can also play a pivotal role for progress the people of province. He stressed people of GB need to adopt modern techniques of agriculture to gain maximum cultivation from their land.

 

The President expressed hope that Gilgit-Baltistan will make progress with exception talent and hard work of its people.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Gilgit-Baltistan Khalid Khursheed reiterated his government’s resolve to bring the province at par with other areas of the country. He said our government is focusing on providing education to the people of the province. He said our provincial government will fulfill shortage of teachers in schools within four months.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Lawmakers call for evolving effective strategy to combat terrorism

The lawmakers have condemned the suicide attack in Peshawar and called for evolving a comprehensive and effective strategy to combat terrorism.

 

Taking part in the discussion in the senate on Monday on the recent wave of terrorism in the country, especially today’s terrorist blast in Peshawar, they said a collective approach is needed to fully eliminate terrorism from the country.

 

They demanded of the government to unearth sleeper cells of terrorists, operating across the country.

 

The lawmakers also called for debating the issue of terrorism in a joint session of the parliament.

 

Those, who spoke on the occasion, include Dr Asif Kirmani, Haji Hidayatullah, Mohsin Aziz, Mushtaq Ahmed Khan, Sardar Shafique Tareen, Fida Muhammad Khan, and Rubina Khalid.

 

The House will continue the discussion tomorrow.

 

The Chairman adjourned the House to meet again at 11 a.m. on Tuesday.

 

The Senate today passed two bills.

 

These include “The Factories (Amendment) Bill, 2022” and “The Federal Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2022”.

 

Source: Radio Pakistan

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JETEX LONDON WELCOMES THE WORLD

Jetex London welcomes the world as the brand’s newest FBO is now fully operational.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Located at Hangar 510 at Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB/BQH), Jetex London has commenced full commercial operations and is welcoming international private jet flyers to the United Kingdom capital.

London Biggin Hill is a private airport which caters exclusively for aircraft in business and private aviation. 2022 was the strongest year ever for the airport, with more than 26,000 movements (up from 18,900 in 2021). It is recognized as a global center of excellence and the second private jet operation in the U.K. with 23% of London’s market share after Farnborough (31%) and ahead of Luton (22%). The airport typically connects flights to more than 750 destinations across over 70 countries.

Jetex London is conveniently located just nine miles from Canary Wharf and 15 miles from Central London, with helicopter transfers taking passengers to and from the heart of the British capital in just six minutes, with limousine transfers taking less than 50 minutes.

The modern airport runway (1,806 meters) allows most aircraft to operate without payload or range restrictions, including non-stop transatlantic flights.

“We are pleased with our arrival in London. Jetex already has a strong presence in Europe with a flagship private jet terminal at Paris Le Bourget, and the new flagship Jetex London is a natural evolution of our operations. Private flyers will enjoy a seamless travel experience complemented by the greatest levels of luxury hospitality, while employing the latest technology will allow us to minimize carbon footprint.”

Adel Mardini
Founder & CEO, Jetex

 Jetex London will offer a suite of flagship services for passengers and crews traveling through the airport. It is a seamless, intuitive and dedicated route for Jetex customers to begin or end their journey in supreme comfort. The on-site U.K. Border Force and customs control will ensure that passengers and crew enjoy an efficient ground experience, while Jetex will also offer assistance with ground transport, hotel accommodation, catering, concierge services and much more.

Biggin Hill’s green agenda is key to the airport’s future development, and it echoes the global sustainability commitment of Jetex. The airport has been offering sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) since April 2021.

 “We are extremely proud that Jetex has chosen London Biggin Hill Airport as the destination for its latest FBO – the first in the United Kingdom. Jetex is one of the most respected and acclaimed businesses in private aviation, with an ambitious growth roadmap that reflects our own. We stand at the ready to welcome Jetex’s customers to the capital and offer them the very best standards of service they have come to expect.”

Robert Walters
Commercial Director, London Biggin Hill Airport

With natural materials, soft lighting, and floor-to-ceiling windows, Jetex London is designed to feel like a warm, contemporary space. The 1,900 sq.m. private terminal will include several supremely comfortable lounges of understated luxury designed with passenger privacy in mind, retail and entertainment areas, fully equipped boardrooms, shower suites and much more. Crews will appreciate a full range of on-site recreational and flight support facilities.

Jetex London marks the company’s first entry into the U.K. as it looks forward to growing its operations in the market.

About Jetex:
An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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Muslim countries to find mutual solutions for peace, economic growth: Durrani

Deputy Speaker National Assembly, Zahid Akram Durrani has emphasized to find mutually beneficial solutions to promote peace, stability, and economic growth amongst Islamic countries.

He said this during his side-line meetings with parliamentary delegations from Qatar, Malaysia, and Burkina Faso while leading a parliamentary delegation to 17th session of Parliamentary Union of the Islamic Countries in Algiers.

Deputy Speaker also emphasized that the bilateral meetings are a testament to Pakistan’s continuous efforts to strengthen its relationships with other countries of the region.

He said the discussions on socio-economic and political matters would bring benefits to all parties involved.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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Govt making efforts to control depreciation of rupee: Ahsan

Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the present government is making all efforts to control depreciation of rupee as well as prices hike of petroleum products, gas and electricity.

Addressing a gathering of PML-N workers at Changowali village, Shakargarh, he said the recent price increase in petroleum products is result of the agreement made by PTI Chairman Imran Khan with the International Monetary Fund.

He said former PTI government signed an agreement with the IMF on difficult terms and the current government is bound to fulfill these conditions.

Source: Radio Pakistan