| Bird-hits rising due to garbage dumps near airports |
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It cost airlines all over the world nearly $3.5billion annually due to the bird-hits. The bird-hits have now become an economic and social issue; those affected by this hazard include airlines, aircraft, engine manufacturers, airport managements, flight crews and governments.
The bird-hit hazard not only threatens passengers on board but also delays flight departures and increases operational costs arising due to repairs and maintenance. During the last one week, there has been an increase in the birds hitting aircraft near Karachi and Lahore airports. CAA constantly focuses on enhancing the awareness of the bird-hit menace and the related environmental issues.
Abbas M Petiwala, president, Safety and Investigation Board, Civil Aviation Authority, says the CAA has taken special measures to ensure that all the airports remain free of any garbage so that birds are not attracted by it. Additional bird shooters have been deployed at specified times during the increased flying activity near the runways to keep the birds away from the flight path of the aircraft.
World record attempt for largest-ever lesson on 23rd: NRSP-Institute of Rural Management and Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) Pakistan will take part in the World's Biggest Lesson being arranged by Global Campaign for Education on Wednesday at 8:00am.This world record attempt for the largest-ever lesson is part of the 'Mid Decade Goal (MDG) Thrust of Quality Education for All'. The lesson will be conducted at Government Boys High School in Tehsil Fateh Jang, District Attock.
Program Education Officer Dr Fakhar Sohail from Teacher Resource Up-gradation Centre (TRUC) of NRSP-Institute of Rural Management will deliver the 30 minute lesson to 30 pupils.
The activity is aimed at influencing politicians, policymakers and policy influencers to take urgent action to improve education policies in Pakistan in order to achieve the Education for All Goals. Education officials and representatives of media and NGOs have been invited to attend the big event.
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