The international lender okayed $78 million in additional financing to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Accessibility Project (KPRAP); and $30 million to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Integrated Tourism Development Project (KITE), enabling both projects to achieve their objectives in improving access to health and education services, markets and jobs, in a way that strengthens resilience to natural disasters in […]
The Ministry of Tourism reported that 3,284 licenses were granted in 2024, a 168% increase from the 1,221 licenses granted in 2023, representing a significant rise in the number of licensed tour guides in Saudi Arabia. With 986 tour guide licenses, Makkah was the most licensed city, followed by Madinah (477), Riyadh (665), and Makkah […]
With over 2.7 million Pakistani travelers visiting Saudi Arabia in 2024 and an anticipated 2.87 million in 2025, this country is strengthening its accessibility and diverse experiences beyond religious tourism, according to Saudi Arabia Tourism Authority’s press release on Friday. Saudi Arabia is enhancing travel for various segments, including solo female travelers, destination weddings, and […]
The train will operate from Karachi to Chhore near Pakistan’s border with India, passing through Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas, offering passengers a glimpse of Sindh’s vibrant culture and stunning desert landscapes. Provincial Minister for Culture and Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah inaugurated the desert safari train today. The train carried five bogies including a dining and […]
“With the availability of modern facilities, tourism will be promoted across the country”, the prime minister said while chairing a meeting regarding Capital Development Authority (CDA) affairs here. PM Shehbaz appreciated the performance of CDA for successfully organizing the recent international conferences and other events in the federal capital. “The initiation of international conferences in […]
“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. I am confident that this decision will play a key role in promoting the sector and opening new avenues for socioeconomic development in Pakistan,” the prime minister said in a message on […]
According to details, the new hybrid buses will be deployed on various routes in Lahore to support metropolitan tourism. The initiative includes plans to expand the service, with one bus each being added to Bahawalpur and Rawalpindi. Additionally, double-decker bus services will be launched in Multan and Faisalabad to further promote tourism. In Lahore, three […]
China is pushing for Visa and Mastercard to lower their bank card transaction fees in the country, as part of an effort to facilitate payments for foreign visitors, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person familiar with the matter. The Payment & Clearing Association of China is negotiating with global card issuers including Visa and Mastercard […]
The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) collaborated with five private tour operator companies to showcase Pakistan’s diverse and rich tourism offerings at the prestigious MATTA Malaysia Tourism Fair 2024. The Pakistan pavilion was inaugurated by Syed Ahsan Raza Shah, the High Commissioner of Pakistan in Malaysia, marking the beginning of the country’s participation in this […]
To boost tourism, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Saturday issued TPRI (Tourism Promotion and Regional Integration) license to a newly launched private airline named North Air. As per details of CAA, the privately launched new airline is planned to operate flights for Gilgit, Skardu, Chitral and Gwadar. Initially, the airline will operate flights between […]
