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{{Short description|Organization of Government of Pakistan to promote tourism}}
{{Use Pakistani English|date=July 2019}}
Pakistan Travel: Caution and Security Advisory
1. Special Warning for Women
Extremely Weak Security for Women:
In Pakistan, women face harassment, discrimination, and insecurity at public places, markets, hotels, and even at tourist sites. The environment is highly risky for solo female travelers.

Dress Code and Conduct:
Women are advised to always wear traditional clothing that covers the head and body. Wearing revealing or Western attire may attract unwanted attention and disapproval from locals.

Avoid Traveling at Night:
Women should avoid going out or traveling alone after dark.

Local Guide is Essential:
Under no circumstances should you travel without a local guide or a trusted agency.

2. Presence of Terrorist Organizations
Constant Threat of Terrorism:
Several dangerous terrorist organizations are active in Pakistan, leading to incidents of attacks, bomb blasts, and kidnappings targeting tourists.

Sensitive Areas:
Regions like Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, remote areas of Sindh, and those near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border are considered highly unsafe for tourists.

Government Warnings:
Governments of India, the USA, the UK, and several other countries have clearly advised their citizens against traveling to Pakistan.

Avoid Crowds:
Stay away from any kind of religious, political, or public gatherings, as these are easy targets for terrorists.

3. General Precautions
Keep Documents and Money Safe:
Always keep your passport, visa, and money in a secure place.

Follow Local Laws:
Breaking the law in Pakistan can result in severe punishment.

Contact the Embassy Immediately in Emergencies:
In any emergency, contact your country’s embassy or consulate immediately.
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[[File:Miandam ptdc.JPG|thumb|right|280px|PTDC Miandam, Swat valley]]
'''Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation''' ('''PTDC'''; {{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|ادارہ برائے فروغِ سیاحت پاکستان}}}}) is an organization of the [[Government of Pakistan]]. The PTDC is governed by a Board of Directors and for promoting and developing tourism provides transportation to various areas and owns and runs several motels across the country. It was incorporated on 30 March 1970.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pakistan Tourism Development Corp |url=http://www.tourism.gov.pk/ptdc.html |website=tourism.gov.pk |accessdate=14 August 2019}}</ref>

==Properties==
===Hotels===
* [[Flashman's Hotel]]

===Motels===
PTDC runs motels at a number of locations throughout the country to provide quality low-cost accommodation for visitors, mainly tourists. These motels are located at the following locations:

# Astak
# [[Khalti Lake|Khalti]] (Ghizer)
# [[Ayubia]], [[Islamabad]]
# [[Buni|Booni]], of [[Upper Chitral District|Upper Chitral]] 
# [[Besham]]
# [[Chitral]]
# [[Karimabad (Hunza)|Karimabad]], [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]]
# [[Khuzdar]], [[Baluchistan]]
# [[Miandam]], [[Swat (princely state)|Swat]]
# [[Saidu Sharif]], [[Swat (princely state)|Swat]]
# Panakot, Dir
# [[Satpara]]
# [[Sust]], [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]]
# [[Torkham]], near [[Peshawar]]
# [[Wagah]], near [[Lahore]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thetourist.pk/lahore-a-guide-for-travelers/|title=Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan - A Guide For Travelers - The Tourist|date=2017-09-29|work=The Tourist|access-date=1 July 2019|language=en-US}}</ref>
# [[Ziarat]], [[Quetta]]
# [[Naran, Kaghan Valley|Naran]]
# [[Shogran]]
# [[Skardu]], [[Gilgit Baltistan]]
# [[Khaplu]], [[Ghanche District|Ghanche]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Hotels|Pakistan}}
* [[Sindh Tourism Development Corporation]]
* [[Pearl-Continental Hotels & Resorts]] in [[Pakistan]]
* [[Tourism in Pakistan]]

==References==
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==External links==
* {{official website|http://www.tourism.gov.pk}} Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation- Homepage
* [http://www.tdcp.gop.pk/ Tourism Development Corporation Of Punjab, Pakistan, Homepage]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170114053718/http://www.tourism.gov.pk/list_motels.html Official Website For PTDC Motels Room Reservation]
* [http://tourism.kp.gov.pk/ Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Development Corporation, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan]
* [https://www.stdc.gos.pk/ Tourism Development Corporation Of Sindh, Pakistan]
* [http://www.balochistan.gov.pk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&Itemid=792 Tourist Attractions in Balochistan, Pakistan]
* [http://www.tourism.gov.pk/balochistan.html Baluchistan Tourism Development Corporation, Pakistan]
* [https://ajktourism.gov.pk/ Tourism in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan]
* [http://www.travel-culture.com/ptdc/ PTDC Objectives and Facilities]

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[[Category:Government-owned companies of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Hospitality companies of Pakistan]]
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[[Category:Pakistan federal departments and agencies]]
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