Pakistan eases visa rules to boost tourism

Pakistan has announced plans to ease visa restrictions for tourists from 90 countries, including the U.S. and Europe, in a bid to revive its tourism sector, decimated by years of negligence and problems with militants. Cabinet Minister Fahmida Mirza pledged authorities would do everything possible to ensure the safety of visiting tourists. Ms. Mirza said citizens of 175 countries will be able to obtain visas electronically. She said visitors from 50 countries will be able to get their visas on arrival. Pakistan has K-2, the world’s second-highest mountain, scenic valleys and beautiful deserts but its tourism has suffered because of violence. Source: The Hindu