{"id":421283,"date":"2024-07-29T09:13:38","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T04:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=421283"},"modified":"2024-07-29T09:13:38","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T04:13:38","slug":"foreigners-from-126-countries-to-receive-pakistani-visa-online-within-24-hours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/foreigners-from-126-countries-to-receive-pakistani-visa-online-within-24-hours\/","title":{"rendered":"Foreigners from 126 countries to receive Pakistani visa online within 24 hours"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>PM Shehbaz announces major visa reforms to boost foreign investment and tourism<br \/>\n ISLAMABAD<br \/>\nOn Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of significant visa reforms that will allow businessmen, investors, and tourists from 126 countries to receive their visas within 24 hours through an online system.<br \/>\nTo further encourage travel and investment, visa fees will be waived for traders and tourists from these countries.<br \/>\nIn a statement issued on Sunday, the premier described the new visa policies as a highly positive development that is expected to promote tourism, boost foreign investment, and enhance trade activities within the country.<br \/>\nAmong the key reforms, the government has approved visa-free entry for businessmen from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, which is anticipated to increase investment and business opportunities from these regions. The PM emphasised that these visa policy reforms will position Pakistan as an attractive destination for international business and tourism.<br \/>\nSpecial arrangements have also been made for Sikh pilgrims holding passports from third countries, allowing them to obtain visas on arrival. To facilitate smoother travel, electronic gates will be installed at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad airports.<br \/>\nFurthermore, a dashboard will be established at the Ministry of Interior to oversee the implementation of the new visa regime, including monitoring visa-free entries, business visas, and tourist visas on arrival.<br \/>\nPM Shehbaz commended the efforts of the Ministry of Interior, along with other relevant ministries and institutions, for their role in implementing these new visa policies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PM Shehbaz announces major visa reforms to boost foreign investment and tourism ISLAMABAD On Sunday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a series of significant visa reforms that will allow businessmen, investors, and tourists from 126 countries to receive their visas within 24 hours through an online system. 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