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Representatives from the Pakistan Association of Tour Operators, Gilgit-Baltistan Association of Tour Operators, the Gilgit-Baltistan Hotel Association, and the Alpine Club of Pakistan also attended, along with an advisor from the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry.<\/p>\n<p>Participants highlighted the potential for increased tourist inflows from China and noted that tourism remains a key sector in Gilgit-Baltistan, where a large share of the population depends on related economic activity.<\/p>\n<p>A joint delegation later met with Federal Secretary for Inter-Provincial Coordination Mohyuddin Wani to present the proposal. According to participants, the plan includes establishing a dedicated tourism corridor, drawing on models such as the Kartarpur Corridor and existing cross-border travel arrangements in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation also proposed a permit-based system for Chinese tourists and suggested launching the initiative as a pilot project in Hunza Valley, with the option to expand to other areas.<\/p>\n<p>Officials said the proposal has been forwarded to the Prime Minister\u2019s Office and relevant authorities for review.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: A proposal to open the Pakistan\u2013China land border for tourism is gaining traction among industry stakeholders, who say the move could expand cross-border travel and support economic activity in Gilgit-Baltistan. 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