Chakwal’s Diljabbah is being considered as a potential venue for international-level paragliding events as the Punjab government explores ways to promote the district’s natural landscape and tourism potential. Punjab Secretary for Tourism, Archaeology and Museums Suqrat Aman Rana visited Diljabbah to assess the area’s suitability for paragliding and examine its geographical features and landscape. During…
Pakistan is seeing growing interest from foreign tourists, with destinations across the country attracting visitors from Europe, North America, the Middle East, China, Japan and Central Asia. A special report by Minute Mirror found that popular tourist destinations including Naran, Hunza, Swat, Skardu and Lahore continue to attract international visitors who have praised Pakistan’s natural…
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has pledged to use all available resources to promote tourism across the province, highlighting Punjab’s natural beauty, historical heritage and cultural attractions as major opportunities for tourism and economic development. In her message on World Tourism Day, Maryam Nawaz said Punjab has tremendous tourism potential and stressed the importance of…
LAHORE: Lahore has been designated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2026-27, giving Pakistan’s historic city a prominent platform to showcase its cultural heritage and tourism potential across SCO member states. The announcement was made during the 26th meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, which…
Tourism in Kaghan Valley is set to resume after a five-month closure caused by heavy snowfall, bringing relief to travelers and local businesses alike. Authorities have accelerated restoration work on key routes, including the Mansehra-Naran-Jalkhad (MNJ) Road, which has already been cleared up to Battakundi and is expected to reopen fully within days. According to…
Sindh has renewed its commitment to preserving cultural heritage as Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah called for collective efforts on World Heritage Day to safeguard the province’s historical legacy. In his message, the minister highlighted that Sindh is home to some of the world’s oldest civilisations and stressed the importance of protecting its archaeological and cultural…
Restoration efforts at Lahore’s iconic heritage sites are making significant progress as authorities work to preserve the city’s rich cultural and architectural legacy. The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA), in collaboration with the Aga Khan Cultural Service – Pakistan (AKCS-P), is actively restoring major historic landmarks, including the Wazir Khan Mosque, Lahore Fort, and…
Spring has brought a vibrant transformation to Gilgit-Baltistan, as blooming apricot and cherry trees are reviving tourism and daily life across the region. In Ghanche, orchards have burst into bloom, covering valleys in shades of white and soft pink against the backdrop of snow-covered mountains. The seasonal change marks the end of winter isolation, as…
