Pak is rich in tourism potential & if proper attention is paid to it, significant revenue can be generated from tourism: Yusuf Raza Gillani

ISLAMABAD, April 17 (SABAH): Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani met with Governor Gilgit Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah on Wednesday at Parliament House. Governor Gilgit-Baltistan Syed Mehdi Shah extended heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on his election as Chairman of the Senate.

During the meeting detailed discussions took place, including the overall national situation and promotion of tourism. Governor Gilgit-Baltistan briefed Chairman Senate Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani on various issues, including administrative matters of Gilgit-Baltistan. He said that Pakistan is rich in tourism potential, and if proper attention is paid to it, significant revenue can be generated from tourism.

Syed Yusuf Raza Gillani while discussing the overall national situation including Gilgit-Baltistan, said that Gilgit-Baltistan is blessed with natural beauty. This region is a beautiful and attractive destination for tourists from all over the world. There is a need to promote tourist destinations in a comprehensive manner so that tourists from all over the world can be attracted to this side. He said that the northern areas of Pakistan are counted among the beautiful places in the world. The promotion of tourism will not only provide employment opportunities to the local population but will also prove effective for the betterment of the country.