LAHORE: *For the first time in history, Pakistan start issuing on arrivalvisas for over 50 countries.*

The country is progressing due to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s publicfriendly economic policies, said Vice Chairperson Overseas PakistanisCommission Ch. Waseem Akhtar on Monday.

Talking to media persons in his office today Waseem Akhtar said thatexemplary steps were being taken to promote tourism which are worth amention.

The issuance of on-Arrival Visa to 50 countries which was earlier issued to25 countries is another feather in the cap of PTI-led government, saidAkhtar.

Our Pakistani soldiers have sacrificed their lives for this country and itis due to their bravery and sacrifices that made this country free fromterrorism, he further said.

Northern areas of Pakistan are famous for their everlasting beautythroughout the world.

Promotion of tourism is the need of the hour and the issuance of On-Arrivalvisa to 50 countries by the government of Pakistan is a milestone and willalso promote tourism in the country, he stressed.

This step will not only convey the soft image of Pakistan but will alsobring foreign exchange and investment in the country, said Akhtar inconclusion.

The plan was first disclosed on December 19, 2018 by the Adviser to thePrime Minister for Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood, theminister said that the government was mulling to initiate visa-on-arrivalfacilitylinkforalmost 55 countries in order to strengthen the tourism sector of Pakistan.