Pakistan lifts restrictions on visiting tourists sites for foreigners

[War Thunder]

Dubai: Pakistan has introduced a new initiative as part of tourists friendly policy by allowing them to visit the earlier ‘out of bound’ areas across the country.

Pakistan Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain has announced on Tuesday that the government has abolished the NOC (No Objection Certificate) which was required earlier for foreign tourists to visit certain areas in Pakistan.

The initiative is part of Pakistan’s new visa regime announced earlier this month to encourage tourism in the country.



Another landmark acheived NOC regime for foreigners come to an end, ⁦@ImranKhanPTI⁩ vision is to make Pak a heaven for tourists and following new Visa regime this important policy decision of ending NOC requirements is a leap forward #DiscoverPakistan

Pakistan initially rolled out a project of visa free policy for five preferred countries including United Arab Emirates, Turkey, China, Malaysia, the United Kingdom.

• In January, 2019, the governemnt had announced that it was easing travel restrictions in the hope of reviving tourism by offering visas on arrival to visitors from 50 countries and electronic visas to 175 nationalities.

Some of the major areas which will be open to foreign tourists include:

• Pakistan-administered Kashmir
• Gilgit-Baltistan
• Chitral

Foreign tourists can now visit these area without obtaining an NOC. All the restricted areas are no open to foreign tourists.

Hon Pass in the Hunza Valley. Pakistan has been ranked the world’s top travel destination for 2018 by the British Backpacker Society, which said the amazing hospitality and breathtaking natural beauty of the country won their hearts.Image Credit: British Backpacker Society
Hussain said in his tweet today: “Another landmark achieved…NOC regime for foreigners come to an end. Vision is to make Pakistan a heaven for tourists and following new visa regime this important policy decision of ending NOC requirement is a leap forward.”

Hussain also shared on twitter a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior.

The notification reads: “Free movement of foreigners shall be allowed in Open Cantonments except prohibited and restricted areas with visible signboards. The border crossings will be open and non-restricted.

“Azad Jammu and Kashmir (Pakistan administered Kashmir), Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral shall be non-restricted/non-prohibited areas as well.


There will be limited restriction for foreign tourists as they will not be able to enter certain prohibited zones listed below:

• Pak-China border (10 miles)
• Pak-Afghan border (10 miles)
• Kashmir along Line of Control (5 miles)
• Gilgit-Baltistan along LoC (5 miles)
• Siachen along Line of Actual Contact (10 miles)
• Gilgit-Baltistan along LoC (5 miles)

https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pak...ting-tourists-sites-for-foreigners-1.62920321

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

This is good step to enhance tourism. We have lots of natural beautiful places to visit.
Encouraging tourism sector will bring more jobs to locals, inflow of money and it will show Soft image of Pakistan.

 

[Viny]

Wish these places open up for Indian tourists
So close yet so far...Due to differences between govts the commons have to suffer.
Time waits for none...Death if reality...

 

[usman012]

Wish these places open up for Indian tourists
So close yet so far...Due to differences between govts the commons have to suffer.
Time waits for none...Death if reality...

We are already working on Kartarpur Corridor project .Soon it will be opened for Sikh pilgrims from all the world .

 

[Viny]

We are already working on Kartarpur Corridor project .Soon it will be opened for Sikh pilgrims from all the world .

Appreciate opening up corridors, this should have been from day 1 from independence. All religious circuits and pilgrimage places should not have restrictions.

Problem is getting a Tourist Visa to Pakistan is next to impossible
And even if one gets visa, he/she is limited to few cities only and no one gets access to the real raw nature of pakistan.

 

[usman012]

First thing , you did not even resolve Kashmir problem how would you expect Pakistan to open all corridors ??Second thing , when Pakistan calls you for table talks on all the matters , you run away like cocroaches blaming Pakistan for terrorism .

You cannot get Pakistani visa easily nor Pakistanis can get Indian visa easily .Problem exists on both sides .I have Heard that Hindus have a Holy Place in Balochistan which is considered to be the holiest site comparable to Muslims Hajj journey .But hardly few Hindus are able to reach there .

If India give up its ego and accept its brutal occupation on Kashmir , things can be very good for both countries .Pakistan and India can become tourist hub spot .

Appreciate opening up corridors, this should have been from day 1 from independence. All religious circuits and pilgrimage places should not have restrictions.

Problem is getting a Tourist Visa to Pakistan is next to impossible
And even if one gets visa, he/she is limited to few cities only and no one gets access to the real raw nature of pakistan.

You do not need to access to the real raw nature of Pakistan by coming here .There are tons of Videos including Mark Weins , Trevor James ,Polish vlogger and many other famous people who have visited Pakistan .

Appreciate opening up corridors, this should have been from day 1 from independence. All religious circuits and pilgrimage places should not have restrictions.

Problem is getting a Tourist Visa to Pakistan is next to impossible
And even if one gets visa, he/she is limited to few cities only and no one gets access to the real raw nature of pakistan.

Here is the Mark weins Videos about Pakistani food and culture .

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeoy0zUu6bqmTu5IRtg6b4Y4ak2sJhUWY

Next series coming from Trevor James .