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Lahore: The annual performance report of Department of Tourism Punjab, Archeology and Museum has come out in which the United Nations World Tourism Organization has praised the initiatives taken to revive tourism in Pakistan.
According to the report, tourism activities in Pakistan have increased by 92% after Corona, while the number of foreign tourists has increased by 115%.
Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) has launched the first online portal for the convenience of Sikh pilgrims to facilitate information, booking and digital payments for foreign Sikh pilgrims for pilgrimage to tourist and religious places in Pakistan. Is. Tickets for double decker tourist buses in Patriata and Lahore by TDCP are available online.
Ten golf carts are being operated by the World Bank funded project PETIG at various sites for the convenience of tourists. Seven vans and five coasters have also been provided by the PTAG project for the convenience of tourists, increasing the number of vehicles has increased the number of visits to TDCP’s promotions towers and tourist spots across Punjab.
According to the report, the Punjab Tourism Department has also taken responsibility for the renovation of Anarkali Food Street and Nabha Road to restore the splendor of Lahore. has been done Every week citizens are given a tour of the halls inside the Governor’s House. Guided tours to foreign Sikhs in Punjab will be started soon. It has also been proposed to build a Darshan resort for Sikhs in Kartarpur, while the Cholistan Jeep Rally has also been declared an international event.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization has acknowledged in its 2023 report that Pakistan’s tourism sector has recovered by 92% after the Covid-19 pandemic, while the arrival of foreign tourists has increased by 115%, one point three. Billions of US dollars have been generated.
Secretary Tourism, Archeology and Museums, Mr. Raja Jahangir Anwar says he understands the need for innovation and collaboration in today’s dynamic tourism landscape. Collaboration with stakeholders, technological development and adoption of innovative strategies are key to shaping Punjab as a progressive tourism destination.
When it comes to Punjab Archaeology, many important historical sites under the management of Archeology Department, including Shalamar Bagh, Shahdara Complex i.e. Tomb of Jahangir, Tomb of Noor Jahan, Tomb of Asif Jah and Alamgiri Sarai were handed over from Punjab Archeology to Walled City of Lahore Authority. given. The Directorate of Archeology has completed the restoration work at Bibi Joyendi Mazar in Bahawalpur. The restoration of Chitti Masjid in Rahim Yar Khan, the tomb of Khair-ul-Nisa in Jhelum and the bowli of Sher Shah Suri in Mianwali were completed.
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