Islamabad – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that tourism in Pakistan had huge potential for stronger economy and the public and private sectors must work together to facilitate the travel of international tourists to Pakistan’s tourist destinations. He said Pakistan should be introduced abroad as a tourism brand.
He said special arrangements should be made to promote domestic tourism and to facilitate local tourists at recreational spots.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif directed Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) to take immediate practical steps to promote tourism in the country. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad on Monday, he emphasized that special tourism zones should be established to boost the tourism sector.
He said there should be a proper plan for long-term investment in the tourism sector.
Shehbaz Sharif said Pakistan is blessed with natural resources and unparalled beauty, emphasizing there is immense potential in Pakistan’s tourism sector to earn foreign exchange.
During the meeting, the prime minister was presented with proposals on how to harness the full potential of Pakistan’s tourism sector.
To promote tourism, steps such as the promotion of northern tourist destinations, medical tourism, and other initiatives can be taken, the meeting was informed.
The meeting was attended by minister for information and broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, minister for railways Hanif Abbasi, minister for Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Gilgit Baltistan affairs Engineer Amir Muqam, minister for national heritage Aurangzeb Kitchi, advisor to Prime Minister Rana Sanaullah, Special Assistant Huzaifa Rehman and senior government officials.
Meanwhile Independent MNA from Sahiwal, Chaudhry Usman Ali previously PTI leader has announced to join Pakistan Muslim league ( N) on Monday during meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad .
The Prime Minister congratulated Chaudhry Usman Ali on joining Pakistan Muslim League (N) and extended best wishes.
Chaudhry Usman Ali expressed confidence in the government’s policies and congratulated the Prime Minister on the approval of the next fiscal year’s budget by the National Assembly.
Matters related to the concerned constituency were discussed during the meeting.
