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TAAP opposes recent increase in taxes on air tickets
Karachi, July 06, 2024 : The Travel Agents Association of Pakistan (TAAP) has declared the recent tax increases on air tickets illegal, stating that the sharp rise has plunged the industry into a severe crisis. During a press conference at their office, former chairman and executive committee member Nadeem Sharif emphasized that these measures could…
Iran reformist Pezeshkian wins presidential election
TEHRAN: Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. Pezeshkian received more than 16 million votes and Jalili more than 13 million out of about 30 million votes cast, electoral authority spokesman Mohsen Eslami said, adding that voter turnout stood at 49.8 percent….
Hutchison ports Pakistan marks historic arrival of largest container vessel ever to Berth in Pakistan
Pakistan, May 29, 2024: Hutchison Ports Pakistan welcomes the maiden call of the CV MSC ANNA, the largest container vessel ever to berth in Pakistan. This milestone underscores the terminal’s advanced capabilities and strategic significance in the region. MSC ANNA, one of the largest vessels with an overall length of 400 meters, exemplifies the scale…
Esports World Cup 2024: Details of teams, tournaments and qualifiers
Esports World Cup 2024: Details of teams, tournaments and qualifiers The Esports World Cup 2024 is scheduled to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 4th to August 24th. This major event will feature competitions on various games, with a total prize pool of $60 million. Some of the teams have already received invites…
Pakistan declares a day of mourning over death of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash
Islamabad, May 20, 2024: On Monday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that Pakistan would observe a “Day of Mourning” following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province. In a statement to X, the Prime Minister expressed that the Pakistani flag would be flown at half-mast as a…