PESHAWAR
An important meeting was held here on Wednesday with Caretaker Minister for Information, Culture, Tourism, Archaeology, and Museum, Barrister Firoze Jamal Shah Kakakhel in the chair.
According to a statement, the meeting evaluated the overall performance of the Tourism Department, ongoing projects, and the roadmap for future initiatives.
During the meeting, Secretary of the Tourism Department, Mutahir Zeb, delivered a detailed briefing, shedding light on the progress of Integrated Tourism Zones and the identification and development of new tourist destinations within the province.
Emphasis was placed on ongoing efforts to enhance infrastructure, ensuring improved tourism facilities for visitors.
Secretary Mutahir Zeb highlighted the commitment to the welfare of artists, announcing plans to revise the Artist Welfare Endowment Fund Act Rules.
The proposed amendments seek to address challenges faced by artists in the province more effectively.
The meeting revealed that the amendments, once approved by the KP cabinet, would significantly enhance support mechanisms for artists encountering financial difficulties.
Senior officials from the Tourism Department participated in the discussions.
Firoze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, presiding over the meeting, underscored the urgency of completing the amendments for the welfare of artists.
He directed officials to expedite the process and ensure readiness for Cabinet approval.
Minister Kakakhel emphasized the crucial role of these amendments in providing timely and improved support to artists contributing to the field of art.
