Pakistan’s tourism significantly developed with improved infrastructure: PTDCMD

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC)Managing Director Aftabu rRehman Rana has said that Pakistan’s tourism industry has significantly developed with improved tourism infrastructure and facilities.

He said that the country has a number of attractions for foreign tourists such as hiking, rock climbing and mountaineering in mesmerizing landscapes of the Rocky Mountains and lush greenery. He mentioned that the government has taken several initiatives for the promotion and development of tourism in the country.

Highlighting the potential of tourism, said, Pakistan has amazing landscape, natural beauty, history, rich culture, and heritage; adding that three mountain ranges, glaciers, lakes, Valleys in north, and unique wild flora and fauna can attract tourism from both local and foreign markets.

He said that the British Backpacker Society has ranked Pakistan as the World’s Top Adventure Travel Destination. Describes the country as “one of the friendliest countries on earth, with mountain scenery that is beyond anyone’s wildest imagination”. Under the Ease of Visa Policy, as many as 191 countries can apply for E-Visa.

“The Karakoram Highway is the world’s best highway where one can see the highest peaks from within the car’s window, while the ancient silk route connects Pakistan and China to Central Asia and we are working to promote this Old Silk Route,” he said, adding that we have 9000 years old history on humankind including Meher Garh, Mohenjodaro and Gandhars which has centuries’ old archaeological sites to promote heritage tourism.

With additional input from APP