ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to offer a tax holiday for foreign investments in tourism sector in a bid to attract foreign direct investment in the state.
Board of Investment Chairman Zubair Gilani told media that the government has planned to invite foreign investment for establishing tourism zones in Swat, Galiat, Hazara region, Gilgit Baltistan and other tourism zones.
He said huge foreign investment was expected in tourism sector as the government was focusing on building the sector on priority basis.
He added that the government intended to diversify tourism by exploiting its various sectors, including religious, adventure, medical and education, to promote soft image of the country at an international level.
He said the government would ensure provision of all modern facilities to tourists to provide them enjoyable and secure environment.
