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Peshawar:<\/strong> The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority has issued a strict directive mandating that all tour guides and tour operators engaging in tourism activities within the province\u2019s scenic destinations must be officially registered and licensed.<\/p>\n

According to Umar Khan, Controller of the Tourist Services Wing, all operators must comply with the Tourism Act 2019 (Section 2, Clause af, Schedule I-(b))<\/strong> and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hospitality and Tourism Sector (Registration, Licensing and Classification of Tourism Products) Regulations 2021, Clause 60<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From now on, inspection teams from the Tourist Services Wing will be conducting checks at tourist locations. Any tour guide or operator found operating without a valid license will face immediate penalties, including fines of up to Rs. 40,000<\/strong> and expulsion of their tour groups from the area.<\/p>\n

The Authority has also advised tourists to verify the license status<\/strong> of their selected tour guides and operators before making travel plans, to avoid inconvenience and promote responsible tourism.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis initiative aims to ensure safety, accountability, and professional standards across the province\u2019s growing tourism sector,\u201d said Umar Khan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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