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ICCD’s Sustainable Tourism Forum, Expo concludes

KARACHI: The Sustainable Tourism Forum & Expo (STF) 2026, organised by the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and...

Published 22 Jan, 2026 04:57am

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Rail connectivity projects in KP reviewed

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired an important meeting on railway...

Published 23 Dec, 2025 07:54am

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‘Sri Lanka aims to double tourism by 2030’

KARACHI: Sri Lanka is projecting a major surge in tourism, aiming to double its international arrivals from 2.5...

Published 11 Dec, 2025 03:26am

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Preserving paradise

Imagine standing on the border of Atabad Lake in Gilgit-Baltistan, where the dark green waters are framed by ...

Published 14 Nov, 2025 06:31am

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FPCCI, ICCD & Al Baraka Bank collaborate: High-profile dialogue with diplomats held under STF initiative

KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and...

Published 06 Nov, 2025 06:14am

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Ex-finance minister says Gilgit-Baltistan tourism can free Pakistan from IMF bailouts

Former finance minister Asad Umar has proposed investing in Gilgit-Baltistan’s tourism sector to generate revenue...

Updated 25 Oct, 2025 11:13pm

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Maryam vows to strengthen economy through tourism

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said in her message on World Tourism Day that focus is being...

Updated 28 Sep, 2025 06:04am

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KP to launch cleanliness drive at tourist spots

PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is launching a comprehensive and integrated cleanliness programme...

Published 22 Sep, 2025 07:19am

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Official says steps afoot to boost tourism in Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Secretary Dr Ehsan Bhutta has said that to promote tourism and...

Published 03 Sep, 2025 08:23am

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Sri Lanka rolls the dice on casinos to power post-crisis tourism boom

COLOMBO: Tourists have long flocked to Sri Lanka for its pristine beaches, wildlife safaris and ancient Buddhist...

Published 26 Aug, 2025 01:13pm

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NDMA issues advisory to stop tourism to mountainous regions

ISLAMABAD: Following the deaths of at least 344 people in various flash flood incidents triggered by heavy monsoon...

Updated 17 Aug, 2025 10:00am

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PM meets Qatari mountaineer, appoints her as tourism brand ambassador

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rolled out the red carpet on Thursday for Qatari mountaineer Sheikha Asma Al Thani – the first...

Published 11 Jul, 2025 03:20am

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Sindh govt urged to bring Gorakh Hill under renewed focus

KARACHI: Expressing concern over very poor infrastructure and facilities at Gorakh Hill, Pasban Democratic Party...

Published 30 Jun, 2025 07:53am

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Middle East tourism spending to hit $350bn by 2030

Dubai and Abu Dhabi leading luxury hotel boom

Published 05 Jun, 2025 03:50pm

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Australian HC team assesses Skardu Int’l Airport

KARACHI: A high-level delegation from the Australian High Commission in Islamabad conducted a comprehensive...

Published 28 May, 2025 06:02am

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Dubai: tech promises to change holiday experience at Arabian Travel Market

DUBAI: For most tourists, travelling is about creating memories and telling and retelling stories from their...

Updated 02 May, 2025 04:30pm

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Resumption of direct flights to improve trade: Nepali envoy

LAHORE: The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Ms Rita Dhital has said that the resumption of direct flights between...

Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am

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Pakistan, Uzbekistan agree to deepen cooperation in tourism sector

Pakistan and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand bilateral cooperation in the tourism sector, with both sides...

Updated 11 Apr, 2025 11:17pm

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Punjab declared ECO’s Tourism Capital For 2027

LAHORE: The provincial capital has joined the race to become the ‘Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Capital of...

Updated 14 Apr, 2025 04:28pm

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Tourism contributes 12% to UAE’s GDP in 2024, surpassing US and Europe

Tourism contributed 12% to the UAE’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, according to new insights compiled within...

Updated 18 Mar, 2025 08:05pm

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TDAP launches plan with private sector’s collaboration

FAISALABAD: TDAP has launched an ambitious programme to enhance exports in collaboration with the private sector ...

Published 18 Mar, 2025 08:31am

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Thailand tourism bounces back, with 35 million visitors in 2024

BANGKOK: Thailand welcomed more than 35 million international tourists in 2024, surpassing the government’s target,...

Published 06 Jan, 2025 05:32pm

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CNN names scenic G-B among best places to visit in 2025

ISLAMABAD: The US-based broadcaster Cable News Network (CNN) has curated a list of 25 destinations including...

Updated 04 Jan, 2025 07:14am

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Conference on tourism for diplomats held

ISLAMABAD: The Africa Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a conference on tourism for diplomats under...

Published 14 Dec, 2024 08:55am

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‘Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue

US hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure...

Published 11 Dec, 2024 08:58pm

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Vision 2030 initiative: Saudia announces plans to boost tourism from Pakistan

KARACHI: Saudia, the national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to significantly boost tourism from...

Published 03 Dec, 2024 07:29am

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Paris clamps down on Airbnb to ease housing crunch

PARIS: Paris unveiled new regulations Thursday tightening restrictions on holiday apartment rentals, hoping to ease...

Published 29 Nov, 2024 05:06pm

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Greece’s ambitious ‘smart city’ by the sea takes shape

ATHENS: High above the sparkling surface of the Athens coastline, the cranes for building the 50-floor luxury tower...

Published 14 Nov, 2024 05:18pm

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Greenland eyes tourism takeoff with new airport runway

NUUK: A new runway at Greenland’s Nuuk airport that can accommodate international flights is expected to lift the...

Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

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Body formed to promote tourism in Punjab

LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted a 26-member steering committee for the promotion and development of...

Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am