Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan can be further promoted by developing communication system and necessary infrastructure in the area. This was stated by him while talking to a 17-member delegation of Royal Foundation of Gilgit Baltistan led by its Chairman Raja Nazim-ul-Ameen which called on him in Islamabad.
Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said developing tourism in Gilgit-Baltistan will also help create opportunities for economic development in the region. He said a positive trend in tourism was witnessed after upgradation of the Skardu Airport to international level. He said Gilgit-Baltistan was rich with natural resources and its people were very hospitable.
Several countries have expressed their interest to have joint ventures with Pakistan in the field of tourism, he added. PM Kakar also instructed the concerned officials to devise a strategy to look for a sustainable solution to address electricity problems in Gilgit-Baltistan. Besides, he directed to enhance quota of GB students in all disciplines of higher and technical education in all the provinces.
The prime minister also appreciated services of the Royal Foundation for the development of Gilgit-Baltistan. The delegation presented suggestions to the Prime Minister for the improvement of various departments in Gilgit-Baltistan. PM Kakar was briefed on the occasion that over 1.6 million tourists visit the area last year.
