ACCA, TMUC collaborate to provide career support

Islamabad: The Millennium University College (TMUC) Pakistan and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Pakistan organised a career symposium for ACCA students and affiliates from the Islamabad region providing them training opportunities.

Around 280 ACCA Students and Affiliates sat through interviews for training opportunities offered by employers namely Meezan Bank, First Microfinance Bank, Khushali Microfinance Bank, S&P Global, Ufone and Islamabad Recruitment Company.

The event also included keynote addresses by Kabeer Naqvi, COO, UMicrofinance Bank, Sardar Abu Bakr, director strategy, Telenor Pakistan, Yousuf Haroon, Director HR, Emaar Pakistan and Anna Faisal, Executive Director Roots Millennium Schools.

Speaking on the occasion, Kabeer Naqvi said, “The most important thing about building a career is that you should be brave enough to take risks, be zealous and ready for rising up the ladder.” On answering a question from the audience members on inclusion and equal opportunity for people with special needs, Kabeer Naqvi announced that UMicrofinance Bank will put in more focus to this area as part of their organisation’s recruitment strategy.

“Do what you can in your career that is in your control. The worst thing young professionals can do is that they give in to external pressures,” said Abu Bakr whilst interacting with the audience.

Thanking the participants and guest speakers at the occasion Anna Faisal reiterated her resolve to provide quality education in Pakistan. She said“ The TMUC Chief Executive Faisal Mushtaq is committed to make transnational undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional education affordable and accessible to all students in Pakistan. We appreciate ACCA Pakistan for developing their students for their professional journeys ahead.”

The ceremony ended with the award of mementoes by the TMUC Dean of Academics Safia Farouqi to the guest speakers followed by a group photo. 

Jovago Launches “New Year Dream Deals”

This comes as a successor to the recently celebrated Black Friday, seeking to extend discounted rates to travelers.

 

Lahore, 5th January, 2017 – Following the successful 2016 Black Friday campaign, Jovago has launched a campaign dubbed “Dream Deals”. The campaign’s main objective is to carry on readily negotiated rates referred to as “Dream Deals” with the aim of encouraging and facilitating travel through the new year holiday season.

With 2017 having been designated as the “Year of Sustainable Travel” at the United Nations 70th General Assembly, one of the major goals for industry players will be to draw policies that contribute to inclusive and sustainable economic growth throughout the seasons in the tourism circuit.

Through this discount offer, travelers can receive up to 60% discounts by booking a hotel on Jovago.pk. This deal is a New Year treat for all travel lovers who love to explore different areas of Pakistan. Talking about this initiative, the Managing Director of Jovago, Tina Wang said “The main aim of Jovago Pakistan is to encourage people to travel within Pakistan. Winter being one of the most high traffic season for all the travel enthusiasts, we want to keep the energy alive by providing our valued travelers with the affordable deals so they can enjoy this season”.

Other channels through which the Dream Deals will be run include Jovago’s social media pages, newsletters, and SMSs among others.

About Jovago Pakistan

Jovago.pk is an online hotel booking service with offices in Pakistan, Nairobi (Kenya) and 10 other offices across the continent. Jovago is founded by Africa Internet Group and has Rocket Internet, MTN, Millicom, AXA, Orange and Goldman Sachs as its investors. Jovago.pk, Pakistan’s No.1 booking portal, facilitates the booking process for its users to provide them with the best hotel booking experience with fast, transparent and easy-to-use services. Jovago.pk has over 2000 local hotel listings in Pakistan and over 200,000 hotels around the world.

Items to Include in a Medical Kit While Traveling

Amidst the excitement that traveling to a tourist destination brings about for people, they should focus on the various aspects of safety and security to ensure a fun yet a safe trip. Be it the usage of various tactics to secure travel luggage in order to avoid theft or the packing of a medical kit in order to avoid any health related issue, planning of a safe travel covers it all.

While wandering about any new place, there is the probability,  be it small or large, of one getting hurt. Be it a scratch or a cut or a pre-travel health condition, packing a first aid kit means that one is ready to face these issues. Rather than running about to find a doctor to treat a minor injury or illness, it is better that you travel with your own bag of essential medical items.

To ensure a safe trip for you, Jovago Pakistan brings exclusive recommendations on what items to pack in your medical bag to make your travel expedition safer.

●     Antiseptic Wipes

In order to wipe off the dirt and sterilize the wound to avoid infection, antiseptic wipes are an essential part of the medical kit. Apart from cleaning the wounds, these wipes can also be used remove bacteria and germs, from your hands and body, leaving you feeling instantly cleansed and refreshed wherever you are.

●     Painkillers

Despite being exciting and fun, traveling can be exhausting for your body. This is especially the case if you are on a hiking trip. In order to deal with pain, carry travel size bottles of painkillers is a must.

●     Strip Bandages

Bandages are an important supply that is available at every home, no matter what, because of their usage. While traveling, the most likely injuries that you are to get are the small cuts. This is where the strip bandages come into use. It is advised that you carry bandages of various sizes. 

●     Anti-Diarrhea Tablets

One of the most common issues that traveling brings about is food poisoning which can result in diarrhea. Therefore, it is advised that you carry anti-diarrhea tablets in your medical kit. Although these pills prevent your body from getting rid of the microbes in your stomach, they are of great help to avoid diarrhea episodes while traveling via bus or train.

5 Reasons to Visit Kalam

The Kalam valley, which is situated in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is a perfect depiction of what tourists call the nature at its best. The valley is a beautiful amalgamation of lush green hills, thick forests and mesmerizing lakes and waterfalls.

Located at a distance of approximately 100 kilometers from the Mingora city, Kalam is the largest town in Swat district. Apart from its natural beauty, the valley is also the birthplace of the famous Swat River. The Swat River is formed at Kalam Valley when two major tributaries of River Gabral and River Ushu merge together.

There can be seen a rise in the number of tourists that visit Kalam valley because of various factors including the area’s sheer beauty. If you are someone who is yet to visit Kalam then this article by Jovago Pakistan is a must read for you as it lists down 5 reasons as to why you should visit this alluring valley.

1.    Swat River

A popular among the tourists who visit the Northern Areas of Pakistan, the Swat River is known for its blue-green color that entrances travelers with its beauty. Apart from the magnificent views that entrance the passersby, the river is also famous for the trout that is found in abundance.

     2.   Strawberry forests

Kalam is also famous for its red and green forests. Most of the forests in this region have strawberry plantations which add the red color to these forests.

     3.    Windy weather

Unlike the high temperatures of cities like Karachi, Kalam Valley has cool weather which attracts a large number of travelers who want to escape the harsh sunny weather. Kalam is known for its windy weather all over the world.    

     4.    Hotels and guest houses

Due to the sheer number of visitors, Kalam Valley is home to a large number of hotels and guest houses. Tourists spend the night at these hotels to relish in the cold breeze that is spread across the area.

     5.   Bazaar

Known for its rich culture in the area, Kalam Valley is home to various bazaar or street market. While visiting the valley, you can purchase various souvenirs for friends and family. These souvenirs can serve as a reminder of the great time that you had while visiting this valley in the KPK province.

Places to Visit This New Year

The entire world is busy in bidding adieu to the outgoing year and welcoming the new year in their own way. While some organize parties so that people come together to reminisce and have loads of fun, others go about exploring the world to gain a new perspective for the new year.

If you are someone who still hasn't made any plans for the new year, then this article by Jovago Pakistan is a must read for you. Keeping the new year in mind, the article covers all the places that are a must visit on the occasion which the entire world celebrates.

• Charna Island

Considered to be a haven for watersports, Churna Island is situated in the coastal area of Pakistan, in the Arabian sea. It is located at the boundary of Sindh and Balochistan. The island has emerged as a favorite among tourists because of the variety of watersports including snorkeling, scuba diving etc. Due to the coral reefs in the area, which attract a large amount of marine life, Churna island has emerged as the hub of scuba diving in Pakistan.

• Cholistan and Derawar fort

Also known as Rohi, the Cholistan desert lies at the western side of the Thar desert in Pakistan. Spread over an area of 10,000 miles, the Cholistan desert was once an agriculture-based land in the famous Indus Valley Civilization and was watered by the River Hakra. Once the river changed its direction, the waterbed dried up leaving behind large sandy, barren land.

Despite being made out of clay bricks, the Derawar fort is a spectacular sight for tourists. The fort due to its critical point in the desert, from where the remains of the water deposits of the Hakra River are still accessible, is an essential stopping point for travelers.

• Takht-i-bahi

Known as the throne of Origins in the English language, the Takht-i-Bahi is an important archeological site. It is basically a Buddhist monastic Complex and one of the two most well structured Buddhist monasteries in the district of Gandhara. Considered to be a  World Heritage Site, Takht-i-Bahi  attracts a large number of tourists, historians, archaeologists and Buddhist towards itself.

• Malam Jabba

Considered to be the Pakistan’s first skiing resort, Malam Jabba is a favorite spot for tourists. At a height of 8700 ft, Malam Jabba is basically a hill station which is part of the famous Karakoram range.There are various Buddhist stupas and monasteries around the resort. 

Jovago Introduces New Year Deals

The excitement to welcome the new year and bid farewell to the outgoing 2016  has reached its highest level. People are celebrating the last few days of the outgoing year so that they can make some final yet beautiful memories with the year 2016.

While some organise parties to bring about all the loved ones together to have a memorable night, which is full of fun, others pack their bags to go on travel expedition to get physically and mentally refreshed for the year ahead. Perhaps, the ever increasing number of tourists can be attributed to the New year, which is just around the corner and the start of the winter vacations.

Despite the low temperatures, tourists are heading out towards various travel destinations all over Pakistan. The tourist claims that natural beauty of Pakistan is at its best in the winter season. To help travelers make the most out of this occasion, Jovago Pakistan is all set to offer crazy New Year deals. In order to get hold of all the exciting hotel discounts, continue to read this article by Pakistan’s no.1 hotel booking website.

As part of its New Year celebrations, Jovago Pakistan is all set to offer discounts upto 70% on various hotels across Pakistan. You can avail these crazy discounts through a promo code. The following are some of the travel destinations, where you can save big by availing these hotel discount.

• Murree

Referred to as the queen of hills in Pakistan, Murree is a popular spot amongst tourists. It is located at a distance of 50 kilometers from the capital city of Pakistan. The hill station is brimming with tourists all the year long because of its sheer beauty. If you are on a trip to the Northern Areas of Pakistan, then traveling to Murree is a must.

• Karachi

The largest city of Pakistan has a diverse yet rich culture as it is home to a large number of people belonging to various faiths, sects etc. Often called the city of lights, Karachi is a must visit if you are on a trip to explore Pakistan. From high-end malls to the local street markets, Karachi has got it all.

• Lahore

Often called the cultural capital of Pakistan due to its diverse yet rich history, Lahore is a beautiful mosaic of scrumptious food, rich monuments and the culturally rich bazaars. The city is considered to be one of the most prestigious cities in the South Asian region. It is among those few cities which are a perfect amalgamation of modernity and history. The city is definitely a must visit if you are on a trip to Punjab.

Perfect Places to Go Camping in Pakistan

The never ending work deadlines that seem to chase people even during their sleep causes high frustration and stress levels. This, in turn, affects not only their physical health but their mental health as well. Perhaps, this is one reason because of which they need to take out time for themselves.

One of the ways through which they can relax and unwind is by being close to nature. The serene yet enthralling views provide them with the perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of life. It seems that the tranquil quality of Mother Nature calls people towards itself.

One of the ways through which one can see and feel nature at its best is by going on camping. This outdoor sport provides people with the perfect chance to get out into nature and immerse themselves in the wilderness. If you are someone who wants to see the nature at its best, then this article by Jovago Pakistan about the perfect places to go camping in Pakistan is a must read.

Khaplu
The beautiful valley of Khaplu is the capital of Ghanche District in the northern areas of Pakistan. The enchanting natural beauty and the rich heritage attract a large number of tourists towards itself. Khaplu is famous for its night time views. By setting your camp at Khaplu, you can get the rare opportunity to feel the nature at its best. Star gazing is one activity which is a must do on your visit to Khaplu.

Neelam Valley
The bow shaped valley on the banks of Neelum river in the region of Azad Kashmir is a perfect place for camping. Widely spread lush greenery along with the various water bodies and mountains provide tourists with the perfect opportunity to immerse in the wilderness.

Leepa Valley
The Leepa Valley is located at a distance of 45 kilometers from Muzaffarabad. The widely spread pine forest which covers the mountains of Azad Kashmir provides one of the most stunning views in the entire region. In the winter season, the valley allures the passerby with its snow-covered mountains.