Archive for the ‘Uzbekistan’ Category

Uzbekistan Planning to Expand its Tourism Base

BY AGHA IQRAR HAROON, ETN US CORRESPONDENT IN PAKISTAN | January, 2013 TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (DND) – Uzbektourism – the National Tourism Company (NTO) of Uzbekistan has finalized its tourism development agenda for the year 2013 during a high level meeting of all relevant ministries. It has been decided to establish a single registration process for all [...]

January 23, 2013 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan

Ecological Aspects of Tashkent are Expanding

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN US Correspondent in Pakistan | Nov 28, 2012 TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (eTN) – Circumstances for my recent travel to Uzbekistan were not appropriate for me, because my doctors have advised me to keep away from any food that has animal fat and fried items for the next six months. This medical [...]

November 29, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan

Tashkent Tourism Festival Concluded with Participation from 147 countries

By Agha Iqrar Haroon | November, 2012 TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – The Tashkent Tourism Festival concluded with the participation of international tour operators, travel writers, and accommodation providers from 147 countries.

November 23, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
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Tashkent Tourism Festival Concluded with Participation from 147 Countries

By Agha Iqrar Haroon Tashkent, Uzbekistan: Tashkent Tourism Festival concluded with the participation of international tour operators, travel writers and accommodation providers from 147 countries.

November 2, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Asia General, Uzbekistan

Pakistan and Uzbekistan Celebrate 20 Years of Diplomatic Relations

By Agha Iqrar Haroon Islamabad: The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad celebrated 20th Anniversary of Pakistan Uzbekistan relations on Wednesday. This reception also covered the celebrations of 21th Independence Day of Uzbekistan. The reception was hosted by the Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Islamabad in a local hotel.

October 11, 2012 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan

Myths and Realities – The Personal Viewpoint of Julia – A Young Girl from Uzbekistan

By Agha Iqrar Haroon: Former Consultant Ministry of Tourism Government of Pakistan After travelling to many of the popular places in Uzbekistan, I had really wanted to travel in a purely rugged fashion, but also knew that certain areas of Central Asia could be difficult and challenging. Then, I was introduced to a vibrant young [...]

September 14, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan

Bukhara, Uzbekistan – A Shining Example of World Cultural Heritage

Story and photos by Agha Iqrar Haroon My journey to the Jewel of East, Uzbekistan, continued in Bukhara, a city considered to be “Islam’s Most Sacred City after Mecca.” More than 3000 Muslim shrines were discovered here. Bukhara reached its 2500th anniversary in 1997 and was added to the list of world heritage sites of [...]

August 24, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
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Deep in the East in Samarkand, Uzbekistan – Ecotourism Works

By Agha Iqrar Haroon (Former President Ecotourism Society Pakistan and Former consultant Ministry of Tourism Government of Pakistan.) My obsession for Central Asia and the Silk Road again pushed me to Tashkent. I have travelled there many times while my soul lives there always. My journey to Samarkand from Tashkent will be interesting and presented soon [...]

August 15, 2011 · admin · Comments Closed
Posted in: Samarkand, Uzbekistan

KEMPINSKI ENTERS CENTRAL ASIA WITH TWO PROJECTS IN KAZAKHSTAN

Kempinski Hotels has signed a cooperation agreement with Okan Holding, one of Kazakhstan’s leading real estate development companies, covering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan.

July 13, 2006 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan

Counterpart International Delivers Medical Supplies to Uzbekistan

The nonprofit development organization Counterpart International is commemorating 10 years of work in Uzbekistan by shipping over a million dollars worth of medical and other humanitarian supplies at the request of the Tashkent Government.

May 4, 2006 · travelvideo · Comments Closed
Posted in: Uzbekistan