Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday ordered the establishment of separate immigration counters at all international airports to facilitate foreign passengers and boost tourism and investment.<\/p>\n
A press release from the Prime Minister\u2019s Office said the decision was taken to \u201cpromote tourism in the country, ensure continuity of business activities and facilitate foreign investment\u201d.<\/p>\n
It added that the establishment of the counters would reduce the immigration processing time at the airports.<\/p>\n
The statement also said that Pakistanis returning to the country would be able to complete their immigration process in a shorter time after the establishment of separate and designated counters for foreigners.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe initiative is part of a strategy to make Pakistan more attractive and friendly for global tourists, investors, and business delegations,\u201d the PMO said.<\/p>\n
In February, Pakistan won the Best Partner Pavilion Award at the New York Travel and Adventure Show 2025. The two-day event is the largest US travel show organised annually for travel enthusiasts from across the world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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