Adviser to Chief Minister for Tourism and Archaeology Asif Mehmood has said that with special efforts by Chief Minister Usman Buzdar twelve sites have been shortlisted for rehabilitation under World Bank project.
He was chairing a meeting to review restoration of twelve historical sites under World Bank project. Plan of construction and rehabilitation of link roads towards Kotli Satian and Kahuta tourist spots also came under discussion. Member National Assembly (MNA) Sadaqat Abbasi also participated in the meeting while Tourism Development Corporation Punjab (TDCP) GM operations apprised him about ongoing and upcoming development schemes.
The adviser said that these sites included Sikh sacred places and other historical points. “Kotli Satian and Kahuta are rich natural sites having tremendous potential to attract tourists, all we need to make access to these sites”, observed the adviser.
It was noted in the meeting that tourist spots like Narh waterfall and Punjpir Rocks should be explored properly to promote tourism in Pakistan. Asif Mehmeed urged that comprehensive plan for development of Narh and Punjpir Rocks should be completed as early as possible. MNA Sadaqat Abbasi while suggesting many proposals said that without suitable connectivity promotion of hitherto hidden tourist sites would be feasible. “According to directions passed by the prime minister best possible facilities will be provided at tourist spots”, said Sadaqat Abbasi.
