Pakistan, July 1 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to take immediate practical steps to promote tourism in the country. "Public and private sectors should work together to facilitate international tourists' travel to Pakistan's tourist destinations," the prime minister issued directions while chairing a meeting held here to review promotion of tourism sector in the country. The prime minister said special measures should be taken to boost domestic tourism and encourage local tourists to visit recreational sites and planning should be done for long-term investment in the tourism sector.

He said vast potential existed to earn foreign exchange reserves by promoting touris...