DLP Report
\nPESHAWAR
\nAdvisor to the Chief Minister on Information and Public Relations Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif has said that the provincial government was taking practical measures to promote tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\n\u201cKP is blessed with natural beauty, lofty mountains, lush valleys, and historic as well as religious sites which make Khyber Pakhtunkhwa an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists,\u201d he said.
\nAddressing the ceremony held at the University of Peshawar on the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Advisor said that the present government had framed its policy under the vision of \u201cFrom Terrorism to Tourism\u201d, which reflects the vision of PTI\u2019s founding chairman, Imran Khan.
\nMr Saif maintained that in the past, terrorism and extremism damaged the image of the province, but today, due to effective government measures and public cooperation, KP was once again becoming a safe and peaceful region for tourism.
\nBarrister Dr. Saif said that, alongside the promotion of adventure tourism, religious tourism is also being given special importance. The historical sites of Gandhara civilization, Buddhist relics, and other religious heritage have exceptional attraction for international tourists. Likewise, regions such as Kalam Valley, Kumrat, Galiyat, Naran, and others are globally recognized centers of natural beauty and adventure tourism.
\nHe further said that the provincial government has resolved to make tourism a key engine of economic growth through the establishment of new tourism zones, improvement of tourism infrastructure, road construction and rehabilitation, and active involvement of the private sector. The promotion of tourism will not only create new employment opportunities but also strengthen the province\u2019s economy.
\nThe Advisor urged students and teachers to play their role in projecting the positive image of the province. He said the youth are ambassadors of the province, and through the promotion of tourism, they can showcase the real and beautiful face of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to the world.
\nHe reiterated that the provincial government is utilizing all available resources to realize the vision of transforming KP into a land of peace and tourism instead of terrorism.
\nLater, while responding to questions from media representatives, Barrister Dr. Saif said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who calls himself a \u201cglobal prime minister,\u201d has, in reality, become the country\u2019s premier through Form-47 and lacks a genuine public mandate. He said the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have always placed their trust in Imran Khan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, and this trust will continue in the future.
\nReferring to the recent meeting of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur with Imran Khan, Barrister Dr. Saif said the meeting was pleasant. During the discussion, Imran Khan directed the Chief Minister to further improve the performance of provincial departments. Matters related to ministers\u2019 performance and other governmental affairs were also discussed in detail.
\nBarrister Dr. Saif further said that the provincial government has formally sent Terms of Reference (TORs) to the federal government for initiating dialogue with Afghanistan in order to improve peace and security, but the federal government is not granting approval. He stressed that dialogue with Afghanistan is extremely important for ensuring lasting peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
\nHe said it is unfortunate that while Maryam Nawaz faces no restrictions on her foreign trips, the Chief Minister of KPAli Amin Gandapur was not being allowed to undertake essential and crucial talks with Afghanistan. He urged the federal government to take this matter seriously, emphasizing that engagement with Afghanistan was indispensable for sustainable peace in the province.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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