The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has urged the government to reopen the recreational parks as lockdown has put their survival at stake.
In a statement, LCCI President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, Senior Vice President Ali Hussam Asghar and Vice President Mian Zahid Jawaid Ahmad said that recreational parks are an important part of tourism industry of Pakistan. Government has closed down all recreational parks to control spread of coronavirus. Since the lockdown started, investor related to recreational parks are suffering, spending a lot but earning nothing.
They said that government has taken good decision to open businesses throughout the country. Recreational parks should also be allowed to open as investors have invested billions of rupees and playing a proactive role in promotion the tourism industry.
The LCCI office-bearers said that recreational parks are one of local community attractions for physical activities and relieve stress after hard work. They said that recreational parks contribute not only to physical activities but also the social wellbeing of their community, enhance property value and contribute to health. Apart of that, parks give a valuable significant to the image of the city.
