Tag: tourism

President highlights significance of enhanced aerial connectivity

ISLAMABAD, April 23 (APP): President Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday underlined significance of enhancing aerial connectivity with different countries and said that with increase in people to people contacts, potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector could be adequately tapped. The president expressed these views during a meeting with a delegation of Air Asia Aviation Group (AAAG)… Continue reading President highlights significance of enhanced aerial connectivity

CM emphasizes completion of tourism-related projects, activities on emergency basis

PESHAWAR, Apr 22 (APP):Advisor to the Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tourism Culture, and Archeology, Zahid Chanzeb has stressed on the urgent completion of tourism activities and projects to achieve 100 percent set goals for the development of tourism. He indicated that the government would evaluate the performance of the departments based on the achievement… Continue reading CM emphasizes completion of tourism-related projects, activities on emergency basis

Advisor urges expedited projects, 100% goal achievement for tourism development

ABBOTTABAD, Apr 21 (APP): Advisor to the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Tourism, Culture, and Archaeology Zahid Chanzeb on Sunday emphasized the urgent completion of tourism projects and activities, as well as achieving 100% of the set goals for tourism development in the province. He conveyed this message during a meeting and briefing held… Continue reading Advisor urges expedited projects, 100% goal achievement for tourism development

Ambassador vows to expand Pak-Czech diverse cooperation including trade, tourism

ISLAMABAD, Mar 21 (APP): Ambassador of Pakistan in Czech Republic Ayesha Ali on Thursday expressed her commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the land-locked Central European country, focusing on political, trade, economic, cultural, and people-to-people interactions. The ambassador, in an interview with ‘Czech & Slovak Leaders’ magazine, said the strong economic and trade relationship between… Continue reading Ambassador vows to expand Pak-Czech diverse cooperation including trade, tourism

TDCP launches plantation drive at Murree tourist spots

ISLAMABAD, Mar 19 (APP):Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) on Tuesday launched a plantation campaign at the tourist spots of Murree with the support of the Forest Department and the district administration under the Clean and Green Punjab program. Murree is a center of tourism due to its natural beauty as tourists coming from various parts… Continue reading TDCP launches plantation drive at Murree tourist spots

CM seeks plan to uplift tourism

LAHORE, Mar 13 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has sought a comprehensive “Punjab Tourism Plan” in seven days and ordered to undertake mapping of tourists sites across the province. The CM chaired a meeting in which Secretary Tourism gave a briefing about tourism and religious tourism here on Wednesday. Maryam Nawaz directed to undertake… Continue reading CM seeks plan to uplift tourism

Ambassador Hashmi visits Hong Kong, meets CE

BEIJING, Feb 26 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi visited Hong Kong and held a meeting with its Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and discussed cooperation in culture and tourism.        I’ve had a very productive visit to Hong Kong. I’m very impressed by the positive strides Hong Kong has continued to make,… Continue reading Ambassador Hashmi visits Hong Kong, meets CE

KPCTA to start Takht Bhai Safari Train from March 3

PESHAWAR, Feb 21 (APP):Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) have announced to start Takht Bhai Train Safari for tourists from March 3. It is the first tour that was arranged by KPCTA to take tourists to UNESCO heritage sites situated in KP. In first phase, about 130 tourist families would be taken to Peshawar… Continue reading KPCTA to start Takht Bhai Safari Train from March 3

Kyrgyzstan interested in boosting business ties with Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Feb 07 (APP):Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan Mr Totuiaev Ulanbek on Friday said that his country is enjoying friendly relations with Pakistan and is interested in further boosting its business ties to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. He stressed that both countries should develop sustainable business relations as they have good potential to cooperate in many sectors… Continue reading Kyrgyzstan interested in boosting business ties with Pakistan

Secretary directs concerned for assistance Murree tourists

ISLAMABAD, Feb 2 (APP): Secretary Punjab Ministry of Tourism Raja Jahangir Anwar on Friday directed the Controller (Department of Tourist Services) Shuzab Saeed and Deputy Controller Hafiz Ghazanfar Ali (Punjab Tourism Squad) to play their effective role by assisting the Murree tourists. He said the Punjab Tourism Squad Murree is taking action against those who… Continue reading Secretary directs concerned for assistance Murree tourists

KPCTA holds ‘Grand Peace Fair’ to Promote Province’s Positive Image

PESHAWAR, Jan 30 (APP):The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA), in collaboration with the Department of International Relations at Peshawar University and the International Relations Students Association, hosted a two-day “Grand Peace Fair” on Tuesday. The aim was to orient the youth of the province towards diversity, promote peace and harmony, and project a… Continue reading KPCTA holds ‘Grand Peace Fair’ to Promote Province’s Positive Image

Snowfall delights tourists in KP

PESHAWAR, Jan 28 (APP):The first snowfall of the winter season in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has transformed the region into a picturesque wonderland, captivating tourists and locals alike. Popular destinations including Kalam, Chitral, Malamjabba, Naran Kaghan, and Galyat are now blanketed in snow, creating a breathtaking scene. Muhammad Saad, Spokesman for the Tourism Authority, on Sunday… Continue reading Snowfall delights tourists in KP

Tourism secretary visits Soon Valley

SARGODHA, Jan 20 (APP): Punjab Tourism Secretary Raja Jahangir along with Sargodha Commissioner Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti Saturday visited tourist spots of the Soon Valley in Khushab, including Khabeki Lake, Uchhali Lake and Kanhati Garden.  They reviewed facilities being provided at the spots.  Deputy Commissioner Khushab Zeeshan Shabbir Rana and other officers were also accompanied them.… Continue reading Tourism secretary visits Soon Valley

Pakistan, Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation in immigration, tourism

ISLAMABAD, Jan 18 (APP):Pakistan and Indonesia on Thursday agreed to enhance mutual cooperation and coordination on the matters related to immigration and to increase tourism. The bilateral ties were discussed in a meeting between Ambassador of Pakistan in Indonesia Ameer Khurram Rathore and Director General of Indonesian Immigration Silmy Karim. In the meeting, they discussed… Continue reading Pakistan, Indonesia agree to enhance cooperation in immigration, tourism

Snowfall imperative for tourism promotion: Expert

MIRPUR-AJK, Jan 16 (APP):Tourism Expert Khawaja Shahid Iqbal said on Tuesday that snowfall was imperative for tourism promotion in AJK State. Talking to APP he said that amid much prolonged continual dry weather conditions prevailing across Azad Jammu and Kashmir, local  weather and tourism experts here emphasized that immediate snowfall was much imperative for promotion… Continue reading Snowfall imperative for tourism promotion: Expert

Business community take advantage of GSP+ by diversifying exports: EU Envoy

KARACHI, Jan 09 (APP): Ambassador of European Union (EU) to Pakistan, Dr. Riina Kionka, Tuesday, advised business community of Karachi to broaden and diversify their exports to EU for taking maximum advantage of EU’s GSP Plus scheme for Pakistan which has recently been rolled over for four more years up to 2027. The EU envoy,… Continue reading Business community take advantage of GSP+ by diversifying exports: EU Envoy

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