PM Imran to announce new visa policy today.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is set to announce a new visa policy for 190 countries on Thursday in order to promote tourism and investment in the country, Radio Pakistan reported.

Addressing the media along with Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Media Iftikhar Durrani in Islamabad, Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry said initially the e-visa facility will be given to five countries, which include Turkey, China, Malaysia, United Kingdom, and the United Arab Emirates.

He added that the policy will be extended to 170 countries at a later date. '90 countries will be offered business visas, while 55 states will be granted visa on arrival.'

According to sources, the new visa system is being implemented on the British and American visa systems, while the visa process will be completed in three steps.

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