ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that opening ofKartarpur Corridor will not only help improving relations with India, butalso provide the Sikh community an opportunity of spiritual tourism.Addressing the Tourism Conference in Islamabad today, he said touristplaces for Buddhism followers are also being opened.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said a number of steps have been taken to promotetourist potential of the country.
He said Pakistan’s visa policy has been thoroughly revamped. Visa fee hasbeen rationalized to make it enticing from tourists around the world.
He said online visa facility has been provided to citizens of 175countries. He added that all roads leading to international borders willalso be opened for foreigners.
Shah Mehmood Qureshi said Pakistani missions abroad will issue multiplevisas of five year duration.
He further said the new aviation policy will promote tourism to northernareas.
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The Foreign Minister said in order to promote tourism successfully,federal, provincial and local governments will have to work in tandem withhospitality, service, transport sectors all have to work
He said National Tourism Coordination Board has been set up bringingtogether various stakeholders for promotion of tourism and art in thecountry.
