The Tourism Minister, Wasi Shah, praised the PTDC team and partners in the industry for their success. He’s hopeful for an even better performance in 2024 despite facing challenges.
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Mr. Rana commended the teamwork between PTDC, provincial tourist departments, and private sector operators. He stressed how global events play a crucial role in strengthening international partnerships.
Official figures claim nearly 9000 foreign tourists visited Gilgit Baltistan in the summer of 2023, including 2050 climbers. These foreign climbers attempted to scale the famous mountain peaks of Pakistan including K2, Masherbrum, Nanga Parbat, and Broad Peak.
This also marked the highest number of foreign tourists visiting Pakistan in two decades. The government of Gilgit Baltistan collected Rs. 40 million from permit fees to the trekkers and climbers. Meanwhile, 449,000 tourists visited Swat in 2023, including 4000…
