It is the first time that the number of tourists coming to Istanbul reached ten million .
Khurram Aleem, a Pakistani citizen who visits Istanbul with his family, was welcomed by officials from the Culture and Tourism Ministry.
Khurram Aleem, the father (38), expressed his happiness at being in Istanbul while his wife, Uzma, added that the family plans to also visit Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Antalya.
Officials gifted the family a Turkish coffee set, two-night reservations at a five-star hotel and a dinner at a restaurant.
