Tag: Holiday

  • Worried about getting visa for Italy? We have good news for you!

    Worried about getting visa for Italy? We have good news for you!

    Getting a visa for certain countries, especially when they don’t have an embassy, can be a hassle. If you want to go to Italy, we have good news for you.

    Italy has commenced visa services from Lahore, with plans underway to extend similar facilities to other major cities in Pakistan, announced Augusto Palmeiri, the First Secretary of the Italian Embassy, during a session at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI).

    Palmeiri highlighted that Lahore held special significance as it was the first city he visited in his official capacity as the embassy secretary. He emphasised the importance of strengthening ties between Italy and Pakistan, both in terms of general cooperation and business ventures.

    While noting the symbolic significance of opening visa services in Lahore, he called it a signal of openness to visitors and business collaborations. He underscored the potential of elevating bilateral trade to new highs by setting an ambitious goal of $5 billion.

    In efforts to deepen trade ties, he outlined plans for a step-by-step approach to encourage entrepreneurs to participate in fairs and exhibitions in Italy, inviting businessmen to engage in upcoming expos for networking and fostering B2B connections.

    He also emphasized the significance of political cooperation through the signing of memoranda of understanding and trade agreements to facilitate growth.

    The secretary talked about a recent productive meeting with the Board of Investment, where the potential for Italian investment in Pakistan was emphasized.

    LCCI President Kashif Anwar lauded the initiatives taken by the Italian embassy, particularly the launch of visa services, as a significant step towards enhancing bilateral trade. He highlighted Italy’s importance as a trading partner for Pakistan, ranking eighth among the top exporting destinations.

  • Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are enjoying a freezing holiday in Finland

    It looks like Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are not into beach holidays. The famous couple have made a rather different choice when it comes to vacation destination.

    The duo just had a winter vacation in Finland complete with snowfall and freezing temperatures. Even though it is very cold during the snowy Christmas season, they look like they had a lot of fun. Nida looked stylish in her trendy outfit. They shared some awesome pictures from their chilly vacation. Check it out:

  • Holidays are around the corner in Sindh

    The Sindh Department of Education has officially announced the winter vacation schedule for all educational institutions.

    Holidays will commence on December 22 and end on December 31.

    All private and government educational institutions, including universities, colleges, and schools in the province will reopen on January 1, 2024.

    The winter vacation 2023 in Sindh notification was issued on November 30.

    The holidays are being observed in accordance with the decision of the department’s annual steering committee, said the secretary of education.

  • Public Holiday on Sept 7 in Lahore

    Public Holiday on Sept 7 in Lahore

    A public holiday has been announced by Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi to observe the annual Urs (death anniversary) of Data Ganj Bakhsh Syed Ali Hajwari on Thursday, September 7, in Lahore.

    Naqvi announced the holiday on Monday after his visit to the Data Darbar in Lahore.

    The Urs will last for three days, starting Tuesday and going on till Thursday. The CM states that efforts are being made to make better arrangements for the event, reports Geo.

    “We also held a meeting with the commissioner about the langar khana so that everyone who attends the celebration can eat,” he said. He also stated that the best qawwals will be arranged for mehfil-e-samaa.

    Plans have also been chalked out for Lahore’s traffic, with arrangements for parking facilities keeping security clearances in mind.

  • Pakistanis to get three holidays on Eid

    Pakistanis to get three holidays on Eid

    The federal government has approved a three-day holiday on account of Eid ul Azha from June 29 to July 1st.
    The holidays are as follows:
    • June 29 and 30, 2023 (Thursday and Friday) for the offices observing five days working in a week.
    • June 29 to July 1, 2023 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) for the offices observing 6 days working in a week.”

    The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee announced the sighting of Zill Hajj moon a day earlier on Monday, meaning that Eid ul Azha will be celebrated on June 29 across the country.
    Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad, Chairman of Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has confirmed the moon sighting.
    Representatives of the ministry of religious affairs were also part of the meeting and the decision was announced after taking input from zonal committees of Ruet-e-Hilal.

  • Tired of sitting at home? Cool places you can go to this holiday week

    Tired of sitting at home? Cool places you can go to this holiday week

    Eid-ul-Azha is all about big fat lunches and endless dinners at relatives’ places. Especially in desi households, one can’t escape the aunties. We all know how easily one can get bored while sitting all day and even after feeding your stomach to death, you sometimes just want some air. We compiled a list of cool places where you can go.

    1- The Cinema

    So we have a lot of Pakistani movies and Hollywood movies to watch this Eid. From Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad to Thor. You can watch whatever you want. We know that there is going to be a rush but it’s Eid and you can enjoy the movie more in a houseful. Grab your tickets, lay back, and put on a show.

    2- Margala Hills National Park

    If you feel like taking a bit of a walk. Go to Margala Hills National Park in Islamabad. There are several hiking tracks there too. The view is also going to be great but remember to do it before 12 pm because, after it, it is going to be hot folks.

    3- Playdium

    Wanna do something different? Try out the gaming center. In Lahore, there is Playdium. It is a bit expensive but who cares because you have Eidi this time. Go out with your cousins or friends. It will be a fun yet unique outing. Also, Playdium has some serious Instagram photo lighting. We would also suggest that you take some good pictures there. Thank us later!

    4- Spa Day

    Everyone is tired now since it’s Eid Day 2. Pamper yourself and spend some money on yourself. A spa day can get you relaxed, all fresh, and ready for the upcoming working days. Make some time and plan now!

  • State Bank announces a five-day work week for banks

    State Bank announces a five-day work week for banks

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced bank timings with five working days. The notification from the State Bank came after the federal government decided not to reinstate the Saturday weekly off, and decided to go with six working days with decreased working hours.

    According to a notification issued in this regard, banks will observe office hours from 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Thursday with a prayer/lunch break from 1:30pm to 2:15pm.

    On Friday, banks will observe timings from 9am to 6pm with a prayer/lunch break.

    The Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) offices will be open on Saturday, but the stock market and the business sector will operate on a five-day schedule and will be closed on Saturday.

    The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government implemented two-day weekly holidays in 2011 with the goal of conserving energy.

  • Banks to remain closed for public dealing on 4 April

    The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all other banks will be closed for public business on Monday, 4 April, to observe a ‘Bank Holiday’ for Zakat deduction.

    Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), Microfinance banks (MFBs), and all other banks will be closed to the public on Monday.

    On the Bank Holiday, which will be observed as a working day, all of these institutions’ employees will carry out their official tasks except client dealing, in-office, or through work-from-home (WFH), as per the official instructions.

    According to the central bank’s announcement, it will be closed for public trading on Monday, “which shall be observed as Bank Holiday for the purpose of Zakat deduction”.

    “However, all staff of banks, DFIs, and MFBs will report to work on Bank Holiday as a normal working day (except for public trading),” the statement continued.

  • Imam Masjid arrested for ‘torturing’ 13-year-old boy in Lahore

    Imam Masjid arrested for ‘torturing’ 13-year-old boy in Lahore

    A 13-year-old boy was beaten up by an Imam Masjid because he reportedly took a leave for a day.

    Lahore police on Tuesday arrested the imam of a mosque for allegedly torturing a 13-year-old boy.

    As per reports, Assistant Superintendent of Police Kahna Circle Shoaib Memon and his team went to arrest the imam identified as Tariq.

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    According to a statement issued by Lahore’s Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) office, the police took notice of the incident and released orders to instantly arrest the mosque’s imam.

    CCPO Ghulam Muhammad Dogar said that the Model Town police has already started an investigation into the matter to serve justice.

    “No incident of torture against children will be tolerated,” said Dogar.

  • First ‘space hotel’ expected to open in 2027

    Space construction company Orbital Assembly has announced the construction of a ‘space hotel’. The announcement was made in an event ‘First Assembly’ which streamed live on the company’s YouTube channel.

    Image by orbital assembly coorporation

    Speaking to a news publication, Chief Executive Officer of Orbital Assembly John Blincow said that the coronavirus pandemic may ultimately delay the construction start date from its initial 2025 projection. However, he believes it could take just a year or two to assemble Voyager Station, the commercial space station that will house the hotel.

    “It’s going to happen fast when it starts,” Blincow said. “And we believe it’s going to happen a lot, too, even before we finish the first one. We have buyers for other stations because they’re very, very lucrative.”

    He further added, “You’re going to have the top chefs making really, really good food. And when you pay $5 million to go someplace, it’s not going to be burgers and fries.”

    Voyager Station, it is planned to operate with artificial gravity. Orbital Assembly’s goal is “to build a ring-shaped Voyager Space Station (VSS) with a diameter of 650 ft (200 m) and capable of creating moon-levels of artificial gravity.”

    As per details, construction of this space structure will begin in 2025 and it will have the capacity to accommodate 400 people. The Voguer Space station is expected to be operational by 2027.