Wednesday, August 14, 2024 On the occasion of Independence Day , Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar, announced the launch of a new visa policy aimed at simplifying travel to Pakistan . The policy, which came into effect today at noon, introduces significant changes to the visa application process, abolishing visa fees for citizens of 126 countries. During a press conference held in Islamabad, Minister Tarar emphasized the government’s commitment to facilitating international travel to Pakistan.
He highlighted the country’s rich natural beauty and cultural heritage, noting that the new policy is designed to attract tourists from around the world. “Our country is blessed with every natural blessing,” Minister Tarar stated, underscoring Pakistan’s potential as a global tourist destination. Pakistan , a captivating yet underexplored destination in South Asia, is rapidly transforming into a tourism hotspot.
This transformation is driven by a new visa-free entry policy for 49 countries, alongside other strategic initiatives aimed at boosting the tourism sector. The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently ranked Pakistan as the top-performing tourism destination for the first three quarters of 2023, with international visitor numbers surging by 115% compared to the previous year. This influx of tourists contributed approximately $1.
3 billion in foreign exchange revenue, pushing Pakistan’s tourism activity to 92% of its p.