Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the government is providing all necessary facilities to tourists, but more work needs to be done to ensure their safety, ease and comfort.
She noted in her message on World Tourism Day that many countries are strengthening their economies through tourism. She highlighted that Punjab is rich in tourism as it has been blessed with exemplary landscape and natural beauty.
She said the government is taking steps under a plan to exploit the tourist potential in the province.
She underscored that tourism is the best source of livelihood and would play an important role in providing employment opportunities to the local people. She added, “I am determined to strengthen the economy of Punjab using tourism.”
She said new tourist destinations are being developed in Punjab, which would be of equal interest to both foreign and domestic tourists.
She added that focus is being placed on providing necessary facilities at tourist destinations across the province under an integrated tourism policy.
