Tag: pakistan tourism
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As peak tourist season approaches, ‘Safe Tourist Programme’ approved for Murree
Before the commencement of the winter tourism season in Murree and nearby galiyaat in the coming month, a comprehensive tourist programme has been approved to guarantee the safety of visiting families, reports Express Tribune. Under the programme, arrangements have been made for security, checking of vehicles and 24-hour clearing of snow in the district where…
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‘Foreigners will come to Skardu’:PM Khan inaugurates international airport
Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan said that the inauguration of Skardu International Airport would benefit tourism in Pakistan and foreigners would come to this area to find jobs. During a day-long visit to the region on Thursday, PM Khan inaugurated the Skardu International Airport and Jaglot-Skardu road. He predicted that tourists, including overseas Pakistanis and…
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Nasa Earth releases satellite images of Hingol National Park
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has shared satellite images of the Hingol National Park, located 120 miles from Karachi. The image was acquired in February this year. Read more – NASA shares picture of snow-covered Himalayan ranges from space Nasa Earth observatory describes Hingol Park with its “rocky terrain, mountain caves, and beautiful…
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Daren Sammy spotted enjoying ‘Pakistan’s beauty’ in Swat
After playing tape-ball cricket with fans on the streets of Lahore, West Indian cricketer Daren Sammy was spotted soaking in the snow-capped peaks of Swat and Northern Pakistan. Sharing a picture of himself in the mountains, the Peshawar Zalmi coach expressed his gratitude towards exploring Pakistan as a tourist. “I was disappointed that the Pakistan…
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Lahore among ‘places to love in 2021’
Lahore has been listed among the world’s most-loved cities by the New York Times. The New York Times recently published a piece in which the publication asked people about the places that delighted or comforted them in 2020. While it received more than 2000 suggestions, only 52 of them got the chance to be featured…
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PM Khan shares breathtaking pictures of Skardu with photo credits
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday posted some beautiful pictures of Skardu, Gilgit Baltistan on his Twitter account but this time the photographer has been credited for his work. “I have been sent more pictures,” he wrote on Twitter. “This time from around Skardu after my last tweet with pictures from GB.” The photographer Abrar…
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British vlogger loves Pakistani food, people, doesn’t want to leave
British vlogger Jay Palfrey is in Pakistan these days and he is absolutely in love with the country, its people and the food. During his visit, he visited various beautiful northern areas of the country including Skardu, Hunza, and Gilgit-Baltistan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jay Palfrey ? (@itsjaypalfrey) He shared…
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Historical British-era tunnel restored and reopened in Ayubia
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Climate Change, Malik Amin Aslam, on Thursday, reopened a 129-year old historical ‘Motto Tunnel’ at Ayubia National Park. Read more – Sindh Govt comes under fire for ‘painting ancient archaeological sites white’ The tunnel has been reopened for tourists after almost 20 years. Restoration work on it has been…
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Pakistan’s soft image can only be portrayed through tourism: PM Imran Khan
Presiding over a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on tourism in Islamabad, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan said that Pakistan is blessed with different climatic zones and numerous untapped tourist points. He said that the government is focused on eco-tourism to ensure environmental conservation while managing and looking after tourist spots. According to…
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Kaghan to be developed into an all-time tourist destination
The industries department has announced that Kaghan Valley will be developed into an all-weather tourist destination under the Economic Revitalisation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Project. As per reports, the chief minister’s special adviser on industry Kareem Khan handed over snow-blowing and other heavy machinery to Kaghan Development Authority (KDA) deputy director Sajjad Jan for the…