Diet Studio organized a one-day Spice and Wok workshop on July 12, 2024, led by renowned Chef Muqarab Shah. The workshop featured the preparation of various delectable dishes, including beef chow mein, Chinese chop suey, Chinese hot noodle soup, and Chinese crispy fried dumplings.
Participants also learned different new techniques and had the opportunity to cook alongside him to gain valuable hands-on experience. The interactive nature of the workshop allowed students to enhance their culinary skills and learn the skills of preparing authentic Chinese cuisine.
The event concluded with a tasting session where participants enjoyed the dishes they prepared. Certificates of completion were also distributed, recognizing the students’ efforts and newly acquired skills.
It is worth mentioning here that Diet Studio is running meal services from where calorie-counted meals can be ordered and delivered at your door step.
PIA is Starting Direct Flights to Saudi Arabia From Another City
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced the commencement of direct flights from Quetta to Saudi Arabia, starting August 6. This new service aims to facilitate travel for Umrah pilgrims and other travelers from Quetta.
PIA officials confirmed that the airline will operate two flights per week between Quetta and Saudi Arabia, significantly enhancing travel convenience for residents. Previously, travelers from Quetta had to rely on connecting flights through Karachi, Lahore, or Islamabad, which often posed challenges and inconveniences.
The introduction of direct flights is expected to alleviate these difficulties, providing a more straightforward and efficient travel experience. PIA officials emphasized that this new service is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to enhance customer convenience and improve connectivity for the citizens of Quetta.
https://propakistani.pk/2024/07/18/pia-is-starting-direct-flights-to-saudi-arabia-from-another-city/
Plastic packaging banned at Lahore & Islamabad airports
Due to the ban on single-use plastics in Punjab, officials have ordered a stop to plastic packaging at Lahore and Islamabad airports.
Imran Hameed Sheikh, the Director General of Environment, informed airport authorities that using plastic wrapping sheets for packing bags is now prohibited due to the high amount of plastic waste it generates.
Sheikh added that the Punjab Environmental Protection Department is enforcing the plastic bag ban across the province. Special squads have carried out 29,757 inspections, seizing 12,849 kilograms of plastic bags less than 75 microns thick.
According to the department’s spokesperson, last month, special teams conducted 29,757 raids. 2,195 raids were in provincial capitals, where 1,049 kilograms of plastic bags were confiscated.
https://propakistani.pk/2024/07/11/plastic-packaging-banned-at-two-major-airports/
Govt officials must travel in economy class: Federal Cabinet
The federal government has stated that all government officials must travel in economy class, following a cabinet decision.
The Cabinet Division sent this clarification in a memo to all ministries and divisions because of questions from government officials.
The memo, sent by the deputy secretary of the Cabinet Division to the secretaries of all ministries and divisions, stated that ministers, state ministers, advisers, special assistants, and grade 22 officers would travel abroad in economy class.
This rule also applies to departments, corporations, regulatory bodies, and autonomous and semi-autonomous institutions linked to the ministries.
https://propakistani.pk/2024/07/10/govt-officials-must-travel-in-economy-class-federal-cabinet/
‘Nihao! China – 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Season’ kicks off in Pakistan
The China Cultural Center in Pakistan and the Cultural Office of the Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China in Pakistan have officially launched ‘Nihao! China- 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Online Season’ in Pakistan.
Nihao! China – 2024 Silk Road Tourism Overseas Promotion Season series of activities were organized by the Network of International Culturalink Entities (NICE), in collaboration with China Cultural Center, China National Tourist Offices overseas, International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road cities and the cultural and tourism departments (bureaus) of 13 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities) from June to October 2024.
These provinces included Shanghai, Jiangsu, Fujian, Henan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Yunnan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia and Xinjiang.
UAE’s top bank to clean two mountains in Pakistan
Mashreq, a leading financial institution in the MENA region, has launched a mountain clean-up mission in Pakistan as part of its global Climb2Change initiative. This mission aims to clean up K2 and Broad Peak (K3), along with the base camps at Goro2 and Concordia, according to a statement released by the bank.
Through the Climb2Change initiative, Mashreq aims to clean 14 of the world’s highest mountains, including summiting 7 peaks and cleaning the base camps of the remaining 7. The Pakistan expedition, running from June to August 2024, will feature renowned Portuguese climber Maria Conceicao and Naila Kiani, the first Pakistani woman and third Pakistani overall to summit 11 of the world’s 14 highest peaks above 8,000 meters.
https://propakistani.pk/2024/07/10/uaes-top-bank-to-clean-2-mountains-in-pakistan/
