11 integr­ated touris­m zones are being establ­ished in K-P as well as eight in Punjab­Prime Minister Imran Khan has issued directives to immediately launch a comprehensive web portal identifying all new tourist zones being set up with detailed information to facilitate local as well as foreign tourists, Radio Pakistan reported. Chairing a meeting on development and promotion of the country’s tourism sector in Islamabad on Thursday, the premier said that “tourism is exploding in Pakistan”. He was also apprised that 11 integrated tourism zones are being established in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P), as well as, eight in Punjab. Pakistan rolls out on-arrival visa policy for five countries on trial basisPM Imran was briefed that internationally successful models are being followed to promote the tourism industry. He has spoken of the potential for religious tourism while highlighting the diverse topography to attract foreigners to visit the country.

Source: The Express Tribune April 11, 2019 15:56 UTC