{
  "id": 18599988,
  "title": "Pakistan Tourism, Culture Festival inaugurated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/pakistan-tourism-culture-festival-inaugurated",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T23:51:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40447821/pakistan-tourism-culture-festival-inaugurated"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "ISLAMABAD saw the inauguration of the Pakistan Tourism and Culture Festival on Friday, hosted at the Islamabad Sports Complex. Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, presided over the event, which saw participants from 20 countries converge to showcase their cultural heritage.\n\nThe festival set up around 200 stalls, all of which aimed to exhibit the rich cultural traditions and tourist attractions of their respective countries. Countries represented included China, Indonesia, Nepal, Palestine, Turkiye, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Rwanda, Iran, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Vietnam, and Brunei.\n\nThe festival featured a diverse range of activities such as tent pegging, a marathon, and paragliding, complemented by cultural exhibitions and displays emphasizing the traditions of the participating nations. Minister Iqbal, in his address to the media, highlighted Pakistan's significant tourism potential, citing its natural beauty, varied landscapes, and abundant cultural heritage as prime attractions for visitors.\n\nHighlighting the hospitality of Pakistanis, Minister Iqbal noted that this was one of the country's defining strengths. He reiterated the government's commitment to developing the tourism sector and turning Pakistan into an alluring international destination. Iqbal underscored the necessity of portraying Pakistan as a cohesive tourism destination and advocated for a holistic strategy to fully leverage the country's tourism potential.\n\nHe also stressed the importance of enhanced collaboration among the provinces to promote tourism and sports, suggesting that such events contribute significantly towards these goals. The festival, thus, serves as a testament to Pakistan's vibrant culture, diverse tourism offerings, and the government's commitment to harnessing its tourism potential for economic growth and global recognition.",
  "summary": "ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Friday inaugurated the Pakistan Tourism and Culture Festival at the Islamabad Sports Complex, with participants from 20 countries attending the event. Around 200 stalls have been set up at the festival, showcasing the cultural heritage, traditions and tourist attractions of participating countries,…",
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}