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Chinese scholars, archaeologists visit historical sites in K-P
Review relics and Buddhist complex in Takht Bhai and Peshawar museum
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Indian pilgrims arrive in Pakistan for religious festival
Development resumes cross-border tourism after several months
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Tourism: PTDC focusing on G-B tourism
It is here that world’s four famous mountain ranges meet - the Himalayas, the Karakorams, the Hindukush and the Pamirs
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Tourism promotion bid: No takers for visa on arrival offer
Low promotional efforts to blame for scheme’s failure
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Reaching potential: UNWTO gives recommendations to Pakistan
UNWTO suggests PTDC be transformed into the national tourism authority
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Thai tourism body says it opposes 'sex tourism'
Although prostitution is illegal in Thailand, it is tolerated along with brothels
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Taiwan looks south for Muslim tourist dollars
Taiwan welcomed 30 percent more visitors from southeast Asia in 2017
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PTDC to construct motels along CPEC route
Motels to be constructed along the China Pakistan Economic Corridor
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Pakistan seeks greater access to Canadian market
Asks for easing visa restrictions for its businessmen
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After highest building, world's tallest hotel opens in Dubai tomorrow
The 1,167 feet Gevora Hotel will boast 75 floors and 528 rooms
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Tourists appeal for revival of Hanna Lake
Historic tourist point has completely dried up, leaving visitors in dismay
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Saudi Arabia aims to be A-rated country for entertainment, tourism
A plan is in line to make the year 2018 'game changer' with the govt's Saudi Vision 2030 master-plan
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A welcome revival
The recent introduction of a visa-on-arrival scheme is going to act as a strong magnet for foreign tourists
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Pakistan, Iran to promote tourism
PTDC and Iranian delegation unite to promote tourism
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With on-arrival tourist visa, Pakistan looks to revive industry and image
While a lot needs to be done, stakeholders believe this is a step in the right direction
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Independent tourism authority demanded
Conference calls for promotion of public-private partnership to achieve targets for tourism sector
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Thailand bans smoking, littering at popular tourist beaches
The law protects 24 beaches in 15 provinces
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Low-cost, long-haul flights from India to boost leisure travel
Indian tourism could rise from about $16.4 billion in 2016 to $40 billion by 2027
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'White oil': Saudi Arabia seeks place on tourism map
Tourist visa leniency to be implemented
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CAA announces on-arrival visas to tourists from 24 countries
Austria, Canada, France, Japan, UK and USA are among the countries included
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Spain expected to replace US as 2nd tourism destination
Total earnings in tourism sector accounts for 11 per cent of Spain's gross domestic product
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‘Historical spots, natural beauty perfect magnets for tourists’
Punjab governor inaugurates bus tour service for federal capital
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AJK journalists must work towards promotion of Kashmir cause: Midhat Shahzad
Sec Information, Tourism and IT aims to promote mass communication, tourism in AJK
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Islamabad looks to revive religious tourism deals
Process of sending pilgrims to Iran, Iraq, Syria was suspended due to security concerns
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CPEC will improve tourism services in the country
PTDC MD expects improvement in public information, convenience in transportation
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Pakistan identified as top travel destination
Other top destinations included Russia, India, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and China
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Dubai denies it's refusing visas to Pakistanis
UAE's general directorate of residency and foreigners affairs says visitors from Pakistan are welcome to enter Dubai
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Overseas Kashmiris ‘willing to invest in country’
Businessman Raja Manawar Khan says peace, security are vital to motivate them to invest
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Despite snow, conflict ridden IoK sees sharp decline of tourism
"My hotel had zero occupancy last year. It was disastrous," said Pahalgam hotelier Mushtaq Ahmad
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WCLA conducts biggest photo walk of the year
Objective of the walk is to promote photo tourism in Pakistan, says official.
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Saudi Arabia aims to issue tourist visas next year
Mohammed bin Salman is seeking to develop new industries to wean his country off its dependency on oil exports
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250 Hindu pilgrims to arrive on 19th
Under the directions of ETPB chairman, all arrangements have been completed
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Tourism spot: Abbas Nagar to be equipped with display centres
'Move will help foreigners to conveniently visit and buy products of their choice'
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Govt’s vision of ‘desert tourism’ starts taking shape
PTDC plans an international standard tourist resort in Cholistan
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PTDC to offer discount packages on tours of northern areas
Managing director says hotel and motel room bookings would be made cheaper
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Govt focuses on adding to Fort Munro's allure
In the first phase, FMDA to conduct a feasibility study of a cable car project
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K-P’s tourism sector receives boost
Online registration of tourist facilities ordered
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Catalonia independence push sparks tourism slump
Images of police beating would-be voters and demonstrations that followed the vote dampened visitors' enthusiasm
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Govt to purchase technology to trace archaeological sites
Funds, time can be saved by using these machines, says minister
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PHA elects new office-bearers
Results were announced at the association's annual general meeting held in Karachi
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CPEC will boost tourism: minister
Tourism major sector contributing to the country’s overall growth
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Tourism in Pakistan thrives as terrorism loosens grip on country
Along with security, main improvement in Pakistan has been infrastructure
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AJK planning tourism corridor
PM Farooq Haider says the government has taken steps to improve infrastructure for attracting tourists
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Peace helped bring more tourists to Pakistan
PTDC plans interprovincial coordination on tourism marketing
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After international cricket, Pakistan should be in a hurry to attract tourists
Clash of interests within the administrative system has ceased the sector from growing successfully
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Tourism Day: ‘Tremendous potential exists in tourism sector’
' Pakistan was included in the list of countries which were rich with natural beauty'
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Ideas for tourism, empowering women showcased during 'Startup Weekend'
Young designers, coders come together to present solutions to city’s problems
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Linkages: Tourism corridor planned in AJK
Corridor will link different tourist sites and districts through a two-way road
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PTDC to inaugurate city tour bus in capital
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) says it will inaugurate the service on World Tourism Day
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After Irma, tourists party and Cubans take a dip in flooded streets
Guests milled around the lobby area of Barcelo hotel, where the summer hit Despacito blasted out of loudspeakers
 
    
















































