President Zardari & Serene Air – Strengthening CPEC 2.0 in the Skies

President Zardari & Serene Air – Strengthening CPEC 2.0 in the Skies

President Asif Ali Zardari’s recent meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of Serene Air in Kashgar has attracted significant attention, not only in Pakistan’s aviation industry but also in wider geopolitical circles. More than a ceremonial encounter, this meeting symbolized Pakistan’s commitment to enhancing connectivity with China under the framework of CPEC 2.0. It also…

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Tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

Tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

Addressing a high-level meeting on tourism as part of the General Assembly’s first ever Sustainability Week, Dennis Francis said it was a vital driver of economic growth and empowerment. In 2023, the sector contributed three per cent to the global gross domestic product (GDP), amounting to $3.3 trillion, and employed one in every ten people…

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World News in Brief: Congo flood response, tourism bounces back, alert over Sudan’s ancient pyramids

World News in Brief: Congo flood response, tourism bounces back, alert over Sudan’s ancient pyramids

Some 1.8 million people have been impacted by torrential downpours that have dumped double the usual amount of rainfall on the Congo, impacting nine out of the country’s 12 departments. In the three weeks since the government in Brazzaville declared an emergency, the floods have destroyed or damaged 34 health facilities, 120 schools and over…

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World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

World News in Brief: Sustainable tourism boost, record Antarctic sea ice melt

That’s the message from UN chief António Guterres on World Tourism Day observed on Wednesday. According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism employs one in every 10 people on Earth.  To protect tourism jobs, Mr. Guterres said that governments and businesses must invest in sustainable and resilient practices, embrace renewable energy, and better…

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Lion Festival, Pakistani culture, tourism, sports exhibition

Lion Festival, Pakistani culture, tourism, sports exhibition

Pakistan’s vibrant culture, tourism and sports were showcased at the festival, which began today in Lyon, France. 46 countries are participating in this event. Festival participants enjoyed traditional Pakistani cuisine, music and cultural performances. Mayor of Lyon Gregory Doucet visited the Pakistan Pavilion and met Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmed. The participants showed keen interest in…

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