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IslamabadManaging Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Mir Shahjahan Khetran said that one million foreigner tourists visited Pakistan in current year.
He said that law and order situation in Pakistan is much better which is attracting international tourists. He stated this while addressing the Tourism Walk participants at Margalla Trail-5. PTDC organized the walk to create awareness among youth about importance of natural environment and tourism.
Shahjahan Khetran said that PTDC is going to construct more trails in capital in cooperation with Capital Development Authority (CDA).
He said PTDC in collaboration with non governmental organisations initiated a number of tourism projects in different areas including Khunjerab, Chitral, Chouperson Valley, Dir Kohistan, Hussaini, Gilgit and Shimshal Valley.
He said that PTDC in collaboration with Alpine Club, Adventure Foundation and Sustainable Tourism Foundation organizes different programmes for students in Kashmir, Kaghan Valley and Gilgit Baltistan to create awareness about preservation of environment. Students are trained about cleaning of mountain, safety of flora and fauna in these areas, he said.
He appealed the Prime Minister to retain PTDC under federation in order to develop and promote tourism in the country and abroad.
Around 150 students from various schools, colleges and families from twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi participated in the event. Certificates and shields were also distributed among participants of walk.
One million tourists visit Pakistan this year
He said that law and order situation in Pakistan is much better which is attracting international tourists. He stated this while addressing the Tourism Walk participants at Margalla Trail-5. PTDC organized the walk to create awareness among youth about importance of natural environment and tourism.
Shahjahan Khetran said that PTDC is going to construct more trails in capital in cooperation with Capital Development Authority (CDA).
He said PTDC in collaboration with non governmental organisations initiated a number of tourism projects in different areas including Khunjerab, Chitral, Chouperson Valley, Dir Kohistan, Hussaini, Gilgit and Shimshal Valley.
He said that PTDC in collaboration with Alpine Club, Adventure Foundation and Sustainable Tourism Foundation organizes different programmes for students in Kashmir, Kaghan Valley and Gilgit Baltistan to create awareness about preservation of environment. Students are trained about cleaning of mountain, safety of flora and fauna in these areas, he said.
He appealed the Prime Minister to retain PTDC under federation in order to develop and promote tourism in the country and abroad.
Around 150 students from various schools, colleges and families from twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi participated in the event. Certificates and shields were also distributed among participants of walk.
One million tourists visit Pakistan this year