Minister urges incoming govt to identify untapped destinations in Sindh, Balochistan
ISLAMABAD:
Pakistan witnessed an impressive 115% increase in foreign tourism in 2023, leading to a substantial $1.3 billion in foreign exchange revenue, announced Caretaker Minister of State for Tourism, Wasi Shah. According to the ‘World Tourism Barometer’ by the UN World Tourism Organisation, the country achieved a remarkable 92% recovery to pre-pandemic levels last year.
In an exclusive interview with a private news channel, Shah expressed optimism for 2024, envisioning a transformative year for Pakistan’s tourism sector. He emphasised the promotion of tourism, identifying untapped destinations in Sindh and Balochistan for various forms of tourism, including adventure, religious, nature, weekend, rural, and tribal tourism.
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