Govt to Introduce Separate Immigration Counters for Foreign Passengers
PAKISTAN, AUG 2 – Separate immigration counters at all international airports aim to reduce processing times for foreign passengers and indirectly speed up clearance for returning Pakistani citizens.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered separate immigration counters at all international airports to facilitate foreign passengers and boost tourism and investment.
- The press release said the decision was taken to promote tourism, ensure continuity of business activities, and facilitate foreign investment, with counters reducing processing time.
- Officials said the dedicated counters will help reduce immigration processing times and expedite clearance for Pakistani citizens returning home.
- Pakistan Airports Authority approved major upgrades, and Sukkur and Dera Ismail Khan airports will soon handle international flights, expanding direct overseas access.
- Industry experts believe these steps will strengthen Pakistan’s appeal to tourists and investors as part of a wider plan to make the country more welcoming and accessible to global travellers.
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PM orders separate airport immigration counters for foreigners to boost tourism, investment
ISLAMABAD: 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. A press release from the Prime Minister’s Office said the decision was taken to “promote tourism in the country, ensure continuity of business activities and facilitate foreign investment”. It added that the establishment of the counters wo…
Govt to set up separate immigration counters for foreigners at airports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the establishment of separate immigration counters for foreign passengers at all international airports across Pakistan to improve their travel experience.The decision, announced via a press...
Govt to introduce separate immigration counters for foreign passengers
Government will establish separate immigration counters for foreign passengers at all international airports, a government statement said on Saturday, in a move aimed at boosting tourism and investment. The initiative, introduced on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, is designed to promote tourism, ensure the smooth flow of trade, and facilitate foreign investment. Government has decided to establish separate immigration counters…
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