Dr Ehsan Bhatta, Secretary of the Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Department Punjab, announced that all historical mosques and temples across the province will be restored to their original grandeur with special attention to preserving their cultural and architectural significance. He made these remarks during an extensive visit to various historical sites in Jhelum, Gujrat, and […]
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New direct flights open between Pakistan and Iran
Pakistan and Iran have officially started direct flights to strengthen trade, tourism, and cultural ties between the two countries. The announcement came from Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan, Dr. Reza Amiri Moqadam, who confirmed that Iran Air Tour will operate the first phase of flights. This new air route marks an important step in improving regional […]
Tourism freezes as monsoon batters North Punjab
Heavy rains and landslides have brought tourism in northern Punjab to a standstill. Torrential monsoon showers have triggered landslides, cloudbursts, and infrastructure damage across Murree, Chakwal, Kallar Kahar, and the Salt Range. As a result, all tourist activities have been suspended for the past two days. One of the most alarming incidents occurred in Patriata, […]
India and China to resume direct flights as relations warm up
India and China have agreed to speed up the restart of direct flights, which were suspended during rising tensions. This decision comes as both countries try to repair ties damaged during the 2020 border clashes in the Ladakh region. Restoring air travel will help improve people-to-people contact, tourism, and business. This agreement was made during […]
India-Pakistan tensions hit tourism in Kashmiri valley
Hotels are empty and roads deserted at the start of what is normally peak tourist season amidst the towering peaks and lush valleys of Azad Kashmir valley, as the threat of attack from India looms. Tensions between the nuclear-armed arch-rivals have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing a shooting that killed 26 civilians on […]
Punjab unveils comprehensive plan to boost tourism with new developments
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major tourism plan to develop and restore 170 tourist sites across the province. The initiative includes the construction of new trails and the improvement of existing ones. Key cities like Lahore, Multan, Bahawalpur, Chakwal, and Jhelum will see new tourist attractions built, focusing on religious, historical, […]
Mauritius offers its expertise to promote tourism in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: Mauritius High Commissioner to Pakistan Rashidally Soobadar on Wednesday offered his country’s expertise to exploit Pakistan’s untapped potential of tourism sector, saying he believed it can significantly contribute to the national economy. “Mauritius has a very organized tourism sector which contributes 25 per cent to its GDP, and I offer my country’s technical assistance […]
KP all set to welcome winter tourists
KP all set to welcome winter tourists. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa tourism department was taking all necessary steps towards ‘safe tourism’ for upcoming season of winter and established an ‘information center’ for guidance related to tourist destinations in the region, Director Tourism Authority Khursheed Alam said on Saturday. Talking to a private news channel, Director said that […]
Thailand may receive more than 10 mln foreign tourists in this year
Thailand may record slightly more than 10 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, the tourism minister said on Friday, as a vital industry has recovered from the impact of the pandemic. There have been about 5.8 million foreign arrivals since the start of the year, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told a seminar. According to a previous estimation […]
Bhutan welcomes back tourists after COVID-19 with honey, turmeric and SIM cards
Twenty-three foreign visitors landed in Bhutan on Friday, the first to arrive as the Himalayan kingdom reopened its borders after more than two years following the COVID-19 pandemic, with officials looking to tourism to help revive the local economy. Wedged between China and India, the country known for its natural beauty and ancient Buddhist culture, […]