Pakistan, which is struggling with poverty and debt, has decided to make major changes in its policies for 126 countries. The government has made visas for 126 countries absolutely free. There will be no fee and visas will be made available within 24 hours. The purpose of this decision taken by the Shahbaz Sharif government of Pakistan is to promote tourism in the country and increase investment from other countries.
According to media reports, it has been decided in the meeting held on 24 July that the number of business… investors, tourists and passengers will increase in the country. Also, it will become easier for other countries to do business in Pakistan. Along with this, the government has also approved the online system for online visa application. In this way, citizens of these countries will be able to do business. Within 24 hours, citizens of these 126 countries will get business and tourist visa without any fee. Not only this, e-gate facility is also provided to passengers at Gwadar port and 9 airports of the country.
Let us tell you that in the notice issued by the Prime Minister's Office of Pakistan, PM Shahbaz Sharif has been quoted as saying that the exemption in visa fee will be compensated by the foreign currency received from tourism and investment of other countries. This decision of the government will benefit millions of people, as they will be able to apply for visa a day or two before the journey and they will get the visa within 24 hours.