Religious tourism in Pakistan is set to grow as the government plans new motorways and tourism facilities across the country. The projects aim to improve travel for pilgrims and attract more international visitors.<\/p>\n
A meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan<\/strong> on Wednesday. Officials reviewed several motorway expansion plans and tourism initiatives to support religious tourism in Pakistan.<\/p>\n According to officials, the Lahore\u2013Sialkot motorway will be expanded from two lanes to three lanes. Construction work is expected to start soon to handle increasing traffic.<\/p>\n Work on expanding the Sialkot\u2013Kharian motorway and Islamabad motorway to three lanes will also be accelerated. These projects aim to reduce congestion and improve travel between major cities.<\/p>\n The government has also planned the Sialkot\u2013Rawalpindi motorway in partnership with the Frontier Works Organization (FWO).<\/p>\n Officials said this project will reduce the distance between Lahore and Islamabad by around 100 kilometers. Travel time could also decrease by nearly one hour once the motorway becomes operational.<\/p>\n A key part of the plan focuses on religious tourism in Pakistan. Secure three-lane motorways will connect Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib to major road networks.<\/p>\n These routes will help Sikh pilgrims traveling from India and other countries reach holy sites more easily and safely.<\/p>\n The government also plans to build three- to five-star hotels, shopping malls, and other tourist facilities near religious sites.<\/p>\n Officials believe these developments will encourage foreign investment and improve Pakistan\u2019s international image as a religious tourism destination.<\/p>\nMotorway Expansion Plans Announced<\/h3>\n
New Sialkot\u2013Rawalpindi Motorway Project<\/h3>\n
Better Access for Sikh Pilgrims<\/h3>\n
Hotels and Facilities to Support Tourism<\/h3>\n
Investment Promotion Abroad<\/h3>\n