Information minister says the residents of gulf countries would get visa on arrival
\n Islamabad
\nInformation Minister Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday announced launch of a new visa policy under which visa fee for the nationals of 126 countries would be waived in order to boost tourism and attract foreign investment in the country.
\nAddressing a news conference, the minister said Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would launch the new visa policy tonight which would allow 126 countries\u2019 residents to visit Pakistan in hassle-free manner.
\n\u201cThe new visa policy which is aimed at simplifying the visa process would come into effect tonight,\u201d Tarar said.
\nAccording to him, the nationals of these countries would get their visas within 10 minutes after filling an online form which had only 30 questions.
\n\u201cThe visa would be valid for 3 months and could be renewed in no time,\u201d he added.
\nThe minister said the residents of gulf countries would get visa on arrival, while pilgrims would also be facilitated in this regard to boost the religious tourism in the country.
\n\u201cThe beauty and infrastructural development of Pakistan stunned the foreign tourists who left the country with sweet memories,\u201d he said, urging them to visit the country which has opened its doors to the world including travellers, businessmen and investors.
\nHe further added that Pakistan had vast tourism potential and the government wanted the foreigners to witness its beauty which is endowed with stunning green valleys, famous deserts, beautiful oceans and mesmerising landscapes.
\nIn response to a query, he said all provincial governments and the secretary interior were informed that dedicated desks would be established to welcome tourists at the airports.
\n\u201cAll the stakeholders were taken on the board to ensure safety and security of tourists in the country,\u201d Tarar added.
\nMoreover, he said Gilgit Baltistan received massive inflow of foreign tourists that even surpassed the number of domestic visitors every year.
\nThe minister said the government had encouraged the investors in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and other countries to invest in the tourism sector of Pakistan which would further bring down lodging prices, and also improve facilities for the tourists.
\nHe added that the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation in collaboration with provincial governments would encourage the private sector to invest in Pakistan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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