Islamabad (TDI): Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has said that the government was introducing major reforms to promote the tourism industry and make the Pakistan a tourist destination.
In a message on the World Tourism Day being observed on Friday, the prime minister said, “We have undertaken major reforms by adopting a tourist-friendly visa regime under which tourists from 126 countries can obtain fast-track visas without fee.”
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“ I am confident that this decision will play a key role in in the promotion of the sector and open new avenues for socioeconomic development in Pakistan”.
Pakistan joins the global community to celebrate the World Tourism Day under the patronage of the United Nations Tourism Organization, he added.
“This year’s theme ‘Tourism and Peace’”, truly reflected an important aspect of tourism, he noted.
He said that Indeed tourism brings people together and plays a vital role as a catalyst for fostering peace, harmony, and empathy among nations and diverse cultures.
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The prime minister underlined that tourism had emerged as a dynamic sector in an increasingly multicultural world.
“The nations around the globe had benefitted from its vast potential to expand people-to-people contacts; remove misconceptions and stereotypes; promote a positive image through social interaction, build relations, and stimulate inclusive economic growth.”
He highlighted that his country is cradle of civilizations and rich culture. “Pakistan is home to ancient civilizations, including Mehrgarh, Mohenjo Daro, Harappa and Gandhara,” he said.
