ISLAMABAD: Turkish Airlines has announced discounted fare for Istanbul. This fare is for a limited period and shall remain in effect till July 18, 2018. The drastic cut in Istanbul fare is likely to fetch more and more people from Pakistan. According to sources, a large number of visitors are expected to avail this facility. According to Turkish Airlines announcement passengers can now travel to Istanbul for just Rs. 56500/- for a round trip. The airline has informed all the stakeholders to benefit from this offer before it expires. Meanwhile, general visitors and especially the business community has welcomed this move and thanked Turkish Airlines for extending this discount. The office bearers of Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry have also lauded this step and hoped more and more businessmen would avail this facility. It may be mentioned here that a delegation of around 400 people from Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry is already in Turkey for annual awards. The discount offered by Turkish Airlines will surely boost relations between the two countries. Published in Daily Times, July 7th 2018.