Tag: #TourismInPakistan
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Tech Valley’s step to promote Winter Tourism in GB
Tech Valley becomes the first to support winter tourism in Gilgit Baltistan (GB). A board discussion was directed by the support group of Sadpara Foundation (mountain training) about winter tourist experience the travel industry promotion in GB at AKRSP provincial program office, in Skardu Baltistan. US thanks Pakistan for hosting the OIC Summit Senate…
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Pakistan’s Tourism & the ‘unprecedented’ beauty of Gilgit-Baltistan
This opinion has been shared Malik Uman Sarfraz. Gilgit-Baltistan is an unparalleled, everlasting, beautiful, and special gift by Allah Almighty to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Marvelous mountains, peaks and glaciers, beautiful valleys, countless waterfalls, dense forests, clear spring water, and endless lush plains are home to a variety of sweet fruits and beautiful flowers.…
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Importance of coastline in Pakistan’s Economy
This opinion has been shared by Bilal Wali Baloch. Pakistan is blessed with various natural resources but one of them is coastline areas. Pakistan’s largest province Balochistan shares a 670 km long coastline whereas Sindh province with 350 approximately. Indian ocean, Arabian ocean, Makran and, Indus offshore are contributing in a large number in the…
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PIA, Hashoo Group ink agreement to promote tourism
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Hashoo Group / Destinations of the World (DOTW-Pakistan) entered into a strategic alliance for jointly enhancing businesses and promoting tourism in Pakistan. According to details, the scope of the partnership ranges from discounts for unitization of products, tour packages, Rent-a-Car service, Chauffer driven Pick and Drop facility, special discounts…
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Tourism sector completes journey from survival to revival
ISLAMABAD, August 18 (APP): As soon as the government has reopened the tourism sector, it is ready to make comeback on the global arena after a hiatus of almost five months, mulling to roll out a number of initiatives that have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The premier tourism body Pakistan Tourism Development…
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Usman says entrepreneurs must tap opportunities in AJK tourism sector
Islamabad-July 08 (Online): Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Wednesday stressed upon the need to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to turn the Azad Jammu Kashmir into ‘economic engine’ of Pakistan through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) related projects. Under the CPEC, nine special economic zones would be established across the country, including one in Mirpur, Azad…
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PTDC shuts down business operations, lays off staff
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has decided to close operations and lay off employees due to financial losses amid coronavirus pandemic. According to the details, PTDC has issued a notification to close its northern operation and lay off employees. According to the notification, the decision to close the operation and evacuate the employees was taken…
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Pakistan has a huge potential to develop tourism: Dr Wang Yingying
ISLAMABAD, Jun 29 (APP):China and Pakistan ought to expand cooperation in tourism given the huge natural endowments in Pakistan, Dr. Wang Yingying, a research fellow and Vice Secretary-General of Chengdu Institute of World Affairs said. Pakistan has been rated the best holiday destination and the third most potential adventure destination in the world for 2020…
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What is the best holiday destination for 2020?
Condé Nast (CN) Travellers are known for talking about places they are most excited to travel to, in this instance, they have published a list of ‘The Best Holiday Destinations for 2020’ and while, their top pick will make you feel all sorts of ways from shock and surprise to joy and excitement but most…
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Eco-tourism: Locals to get grants for building their own guest houses in KP
ISLAMABAD, Oct 3 (APP): Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a lead to embrace eco-tourism vision in order to preserve environment and generate additional jobs for local communities, besides giving option to set up their own guest houses. With an aim at promoting sustainable tourism in the country, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has…