{"id":106030,"date":"2026-07-08T14:46:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/?p=106030"},"modified":"2026-07-08T14:46:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T09:46:24","slug":"visa-free-entry-to-gb-sought-for-chinese-tourists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/visa-free-entry-to-gb-sought-for-chinese-tourists.html","title":{"rendered":"GB officials propose visa-free entry for Chinese tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gilgit: Gilgit-Baltistan officials have proposed allowing Chinese nationals to enter the region without visas under a reciprocal travel arrangement aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The proposal was presented on Monday during a high-level briefing on Gilgit-Baltistan&#8217;s development challenges and opportunities attended by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain and former Gilgit-Baltistan governor Qamar Zaman Kaira.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officials said the proposed arrangement would mirror the existing travel facility that allows Gilgit-Baltistan residents to visit China&#8217;s Xinjiang region. They argued that extending a similar concession to Chinese visitors could help increase tourist arrivals and strengthen the region&#8217;s economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/news\/gb-tourism-records-strong-early-season-growth.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GB tourism sector records strong early-season growth<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting also discussed several development priorities, including the construction of an international airport in Gilgit, immediate measures to reduce prolonged electricity load-shedding, and steps to address the growing shortage of subsidised wheat in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Addressing the meeting, Bilawal pledged his full support for Gilgit-Baltistan&#8217;s development and efforts aimed at improving infrastructure, public services and economic opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gilgit: Gilgit-Baltistan officials have proposed allowing Chinese nationals to enter the region without visas under a reciprocal travel arrangement aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity. The proposal was presented on Monday during a high-level briefing on Gilgit-Baltistan&#8217;s development challenges and opportunities attended by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, newly elected Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Amjad Hussain and former Gilgit-Baltistan governor Qamar Zaman Kaira. Officials said the proposed arrangement would mirror the existing travel facility that allows Gilgit-Baltistan residents to visit China&#8217;s Xinjiang region. They argued that extending a similar concession to Chinese visitors could help increase tourist arrivals and strengthen the region&#8217;s economy. Read: GB tourism sector records strong early-season growth The meeting also discussed several development priorities, including the construction of an international airport in Gilgit, immediate measures to reduce prolonged electricity load-shedding, and steps to address the growing shortage of subsidised wheat in the region. 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