US company mulls investing $100m in Gilgit-Baltistan
ISLAMABAD: A delegation of True North, a US-based investment company, has expressed its keen interest to invest in the tourism sector of Gilgit-Baltistan.
A...
Global airfares, hotel rates to rise in 2019: industry forecast
The CWT/GBTA 2019 forecast said the rise in hotel rates would be driven by an increased demand for air travel, which would fuel demand for rooms. Room rates are expected to rise by more than 5 percent in Asia and Europe, by 2.1 percent in North America and to fall by 1.3 percent in Latin America
China, a popular foreign destination for Pakistani students
Around 22,000 students from Pakistan are currently studying in the country, according to the Pakistani Embassy in China
Two-day tourism moot concludes amid suggestions, debate and controversy
ISLAMABAD: Many productive and practical ideas were discussed during the second day of Pakistan Tourism Summit 2019. Continuing on yesterday’s discussions, some speakers...
Moot discusses practical measures to uplift tourism sector
Experts stress need for professional services, availability of guides and provision of security infrastructure to facilitate foreign tourists
ISLAMABAD: One of the...
Pak-China CPEC Cultural Caravan to boost tourism: MD PTDC
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director (MD) Abdul Ghafoor, on Sunday, said that Pakistan and China’s joint cultural caravan will boost...
Etihad exempted from laptop ban for US bound flights
Abu Dhabi: At Abu Dhabi International Airport, travelers bound for the United States on Tuesday enjoyed something many others flying out of...
Pakistan’s air traffic growth far below IATA’s projection
KARACHI: Far from near double-digit growth projection by International Air Transport Association (IATA), Pakistan’s domestic air traffic increased by 3 per cent...
Qatar dispute with Gulf countries hurting international businesses
Doha/Dubai: International businesses are being caught in the crossfire of Qatar’s dispute with its Arab neighbors as it delays shipments, lengthens travel...
Govt to launch national tourism promotion app
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) would launch a national tourism promotion application to provide the necessary and latest...
World Bank to sponsor PTDC
The World Bank will help the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) develop tourist facilities and resorts in the country by sponsoring different...
Malam Jabba project awarded in conformity with all legal requirements: KP govt
The report was submitted to the prime minister Imran Khan by the KP government and stated the ex -Wali of Swat had agreed to provide 270 acres of land for a ski resort and five acres of land for a hotel project
President for expanding trade ties with Jordan
ISLAMABAD: President Mamnoon Hussain Wednesday while stressing the significance of trade between Pakistan and Jordan, said regular exchange of trade delegations could...
Tourism industry, govt for developing national economy through sustainable tourism
A National Tourism Conference, (themed) Discover Pakistan, was a multi-stakeholder effort that aimed to address issues faced by the Pakistan Tourism Industry...
PTDC to launch tourist police force based on Thailand’s model
Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Managing Director Abdul Ghafoor said on Wednesday that the government would introduce a special police force based...
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FBR proposes up to Rs40,000 tax for shopkeepers
ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed a maximum Rs40,000 fixed tax for shopkeepers, Pakistan Today has learnt.
As per the documents, the tax...
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FIA recovers Rs7bn in 2019, PM’s aide claims
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's Special Assistant (SAPM) on Accountability Shahzad Akbar on Friday announced that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has recovered Rs7 billion during...
