Our Tourism Magnets | Media Should Project a Positive Image Of Pakistan; Fawad
ISLAMABAD: While speaking at the concluding
session of Pakistan Tourism Summit on Wednesday, April 3, Mr. Fawad Chaudhry,
Federal information minister praised and appreciated the Prime Minister Imran
Khan for introducing tourism-friendly policies and said that he is the first
“pro-tourism” leader in the history of Pakistan.
The event was organized by Landmark communications, the organizer of first of
its kind ‘Pakistan travel Mart’.
While speaking on the
occasion Fawad said, “Pakistan is a beautiful country which is misunderstood in
many parts of the world and the reason is that irregular conflict we faced for
three decades”.
“Pakistan has done what no other nation has done. We came out of this irregular
conflict and for the first time in the history of Pakistan, we have a leader
who is an environmentalist, pro-tourism, pro-culture and has a long-term
vision,” he added.
The minister also spoke on the role media can play in projecting a positive
image of Pakistan and the contribution it can make in boosting the tourism
industry.
“We have a strong idea in changing the visa policy regime, now it’s time to
present this idea. We need media support to present this idea. It will take
time but Pakistan has a great future and great leadership,” he said.
Under the new tourism policy, residents from 175 countries will be able to
apply for online visas. As per the new visa policy, e-visa facility will
initially be provided to five countries including Turkey, China, Malaysia, the
United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. The citizens of these countries
will be able to apply for Pakistani visa via email against a minimum fee of US
$8.
