Promoting religious tourism in country is top priority of the government for which it has made various measures so that the sector can be help in reviving the national economy.
Spokesman of Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) said that a total of 480 tourist destinations exist in the country, out of which 120 are religious sites.
Pakistan is blessed with multiple religions such as Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism and due to its magnificent blend of cultural, religious and natural tourism opportunities, he added.
The spokesman further stated that almost 0.9 million international tourists visit the recreational and historical sites across the country annually.
The government was improving the law and order situation to attract the immense number of tourists coming from various countries as religious-based tourism is flourishing and attracting different communities, he said.
It is important to realize that religious beliefs and practices are sacrosanct to their followers.
Acknowledging, respecting and accommodating these beliefs generates massive goodwill.
Pakistan is situated in a region that has been home to diverging civilizations, the world’s two major religions Buddhism and Sikhism have been dominant in this land for many centuries.
