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29/11/2021

In response to rising demand from domestic tourists looking to visit gorgeous Gilgit Baltistan (GB) during the current tourism season, private airlines are planning to provide direct flights to Skardu shortly.

The demand for air travel has recently increased dramatically since many people from all over the country desire to view the region’s lush green valleys, meadows, flowing waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains.

The authorities are providing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to private airlines to meet the growing demand for air travel and boost tourism in the region. Raja Nasir Ali Khan, the Minister for Tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan, confirmed the news, saying, “Air Blue is set to commence flights for Skardu from mid-August.”

He told the press that North Air has recently received NOC to run its operations. “If any private airline wants to come to GB, we will provide complete support,” he added, adding that the PIA had already been flying multiple flights to Skardu every week from other towns throughout Pakistan.

He noted that Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Sialkot were among the places from which the PIA operated flights to Skardu. Every week, three flights from Lahore and Karachi, two each from Faisalabad and Sialkot, one from Multan, and one from Islamabad, were conducted based on demand.

28/11/2021

Already famed for its civil engineering marvel, the (KKH) has now been ranked among the 15 most of the for its scenic beauty.

In its categorisation, Wikicampers, a website providing tourist services in different parts of the world, called the KKH an “ideal setting for the most dizzying road trip.”

“Let’s gain altitude again by taking the second highest asphalt road in the world,” the website said explaining the features of the road.

27/11/2021

City of Alexander’ is referred to the cities besieged and seized by Alexander the Great. Some new discoveries will boost tourism in northwestern Pakistan.

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27/11/2021

The Gwadar Eastbay Expressway, the most important mega connectivity and road infrastructure project worth $168 million, is likely to be completed this month.

The project was part of a wider $1.1 billion development package for the city and Port of Gwadar. Gwadar Eastbay Expressway was a six-lane urban motorway and connect Gwadar Port with Gwadar Free Trade Zone and Makran Coastal Highway after its completion.

Economic and Commerce Experts said that Gwadar Eastbay Expressway would prove to be a major step in utilizing the full potential of Gwadar Port for trade, especially the way it would help connect Gwadar Port with Gwadar Free Trade Zone.

It may be mentioned here that the completion of Gwadar Eastbay Expressway carried a lot in its lap for the Coastal City. It would not only help Gwadar Port to fully capitalize on its trading potential but would also make Gwadar a hub of investment for businesses across Pakistan.

27/11/2021

26/11/2021

PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja has shown his great interest on holding Pakistan Super League season 8 matches in scenic cricket grounds of Northern areas of Pakistan.

PCB would also renovate the local stadium in Gilgit-Baltistan in accordance with international standards to make them feasible for the hosting of PSL matches.

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26/11/2021

Romanian singer Adrian Sina, popularly known as Akcent, recently took to Twitter to reveal that he will be spending his holidays in Hunza, sharing his wish to promote a positive image of Pakistan.Al

The singer shared a brief video of himself in which he can be heard saying, “Hello, this is Akcent and I am so happy to see you again in Pakistan.” He wrote in the tweet, “This time I have decided to spend some of my holidays in Hunza Pakistan to show the world that Pakistan is a safe and beautiful country."

For more: https://tribune.com.pk/story/2324880/1