Tourism In Pakistan Will Bring Economic Benefits: PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Sunday (today) said that there are three types of tourism in Pakistan while the ancient places in Pakistan are also very important in terms of tourism in which places like Mohenjo Daro and Harappa are of world interest.
PM Imran, while briefing media in Jhelum, said that Nandana Fort was the largest university of its time.
In Nandana Fort, Muslim scientist Al-Beruni had conducted many experiments and it is a place where tourists from all over the world would come.
It has been decided to develop Nandana Fort as a model village. Soon this small area will be on the world map, the premier added.
Referring to the tourist spots, PM Imran added that we have to protect these sites for our coming generations as well as to attract tourists across the globe for the provision of employment and earning revenue.
آج میں نے قلعہ نندانہ کا دورہ کیا جہاں البیرونی نے برسوں ایک رصد گاہ میں گزارے اور تقریباً 1 ہزار سال قبل کمال درستگی سے زمین کا محیط معلوم کیا۔ ہم نے اس مقام کو محفوظ بنانے اور وہاں انفراسٹرکچر تعمیر کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے تاکہ اسے سیاحوں کیلئے کھولا جاسکے۔pic.twitter.com/bsg8me0z4k
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) February 28, 2021
He said the salt range of Pakistan is still unexplored.
Under the Prime Minister’s vision; places identified across the country to highlight Pakistan’s history and national heritage.
The promotion of tourism will also bring economic benefits to the local population.
Pakistan has many beautiful areas not even known
The Prime Minister went on to add that there are beautiful areas in the country that have not even unleashed on the tourists and their people.
There is also a Mughal civilization in Pakistan including Peshawar and Lahore but unfortunately, the governments of the past have not been able to develop them properly.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated a heritage trail at Nandana Fort in district Jhelum.
He also inaugurated Tilla Jogian National Park and Salt Range National Park. These two new national parks are part of the six areas; which include
- Khairi Murat National Park,
- Chhanji National Park,
- Namal Wetland, and
- Chashma Wetland Nature Reserve.
The Prime Minister also planted an olive tree on the occasion.
He has also briefed on the measures related to wildlife conservation and environmental protection in the Salt Range.
Prime Minister Imran Khan also interacted with the local people and listen to their problems.
The writer is Freelancer, associated with Medical Profession ,working towards PhD in Healthcare Management.
