Pakistan now open for all for tourism: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Wednesday with its various virgin and unexplored beautiful areas, unmatched diversity of mountains, landscapes, deserts, beaches, and religious sites coupled with a new visa regime, Pakistan was an attractive tourism destination and now open for all without any restrictions. “It was very difficult for foreign tourists to visit some areas including the Northern Areas due to restrictions and the tourists had to get a no objection certificate, we have eased and reversed the situation”, he said while addressing the Pakistan Tourism Summit here at the Prime Minister Office. The Prime Minister said as it was the private sector which had a pivotal role in promoting tourism in the country, the government on its part would ensure the provision of all facilitation to the tourists and entrepreneurs.

Highlighting the natural beauty of Pakistan, including the virgin beaches of Balochistan, he regretted that the country’s elite were used to visiting Europe and England in summer. He referred to his passion of touring the world and visiting the countries like Switzerland, Austria and Africa.