Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on August 1 a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens starting August 14. Online travel agency Fliggy data showed a more than fivefold increase in searches for flights to Pakistan within an hour of the announcement. Popular departure cities include Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai, while Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore are top destinations. The new policy is expected to boost business and tourism.