Skip to main content

Gandapur stresses for portraying Pakistan’s soft image globally

Ali amin gandapur, soft image of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Ali Amin Gandapur has urged the need to highlight soft image of Pakistan across the world for country’s development, ARY News reported on Wednesday.

This he said, while addressing a signing ceremony of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between National Bank and Track Pakistan in Islamabad.

He said the MoU is a positive step in a right direction as Pakistan is one of the countries having beautiful tourist’s sites in the world.

Gandapur also directed the NBP to provide small loans to people of Gilgit Baltistan to establish guest houses to promote tourism in the area.  He said this will also increase business and employment opportunities.

Read more: PM Khan approves series of festivals to promote Pakistan’s soft image

The minister said a significant change will be witnessed after introduction of new Visa policy by the PTI led government in the country.

Ali Amin Gandapur said special focus is being given on infrastructure in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan to promote tourism in these areas.

Under the MoU, both institutions will take steps to present the soft image of Pakistan globally.

Students of international universities will be invited to visit Pakistan and NBP will provide financial assistance to the visiting students.

These students will help to promote soft image of the country at the international fora.

The post Gandapur stresses for portraying Pakistan’s soft image globally appeared first on ARYNEWS.



from ARYNEWS http://bit.ly/2RWyHuh

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

Rouhani calls Imran, discusses resumption of trade

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday discussed full resumption of bilateral trade, which was halted last month because of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The two sides stressed the need to reactivate borders and border markets and strengthen trade ties by following health guidelines,” a statement issued by the Iranian presidency on the telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Dr Hassan Rouhani said. President Rouhani had called the prime minister for Ramazan greetings. Border trade between the two countries was suspended after a meeting of the National Security Committee (NSC), held on March 13, decided to close all borders because of the pandemic. Islamabad partially relaxed the restrictions on April 21, allowing the import of certain food items and provision of petrol and diesel to the border areas. Cargo traffic from Iran was allowed for three days every week. Cargo movement between the two countries takes place through five border crossings — Taftan...

Today’s outlook: Sindh CM discusses reopening markets with PM Khan

Here are some of the stories we are expecting to follow today (Thursday): Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will take Prime Minister Imran Khan into confidence over reopening shops and markets across the province. The reopened markets will have to follow SOPs. Sindh Transport Minister Awais Qadir Shah will discuss SOPs with transporters for resuming public transport in the coming days. The meeting will be held at the Sindh Assembly building at 1:30pm. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority has proposed a price cut of Rs20.68 per litre for petrol in its summary. Imam-e-Kaaba Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais has said Masjid Al Haram and Masjid Al Nabawi will be reopened for worshipers soon. He said the Kaaba is being sterilised using latest technologies. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar will head various meetings during his visit to Bahawalpur. As of Thursday, Pakistan has reported more than 15,500 confirmed coronavirus cases. ICYMI: An amendment to the National Accountability Or...

Today’s outlook: Federal Cabinet discusses COVID-19, Islamabad eases lockdown

Here are some of the news stories we are expecting to follow today (Tuesday): Prime Minister Imran Khan will chair a meeting of the Federal Cabinet in Islamabad to discuss the current situation in the country because of the novel coronavirus. The Cabinet will approve decisions made in the last Economic Coordination Committee meeting along with a relief package for journalists. The Islamabad High Court will hear a case pertaining to giving relief to textile mills in paying their electricity bills. The court had asked the mill owners to ensure a guarantee that they’ll not lay off any daily wage worker. The Sindh government has resumed operations of 153 more factories. They have directed them to follow all SOPs. The Islamabad administration has eased the lockdown. Hiking trails and parks across the federal capital have been reopened for the public. Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. He is the second politician from Sindh, after Education Minis...