Pakistan set to become hub of tourism: Fawad

Federal suggestions Minister Fawad Chaudhry Sunday referred to due to numerous initiatives taken through the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, the nation is set to develop into a hub of tourism.

Addressing a ceremony held in connection with Jashn-e-Jehlum at Rohtas fort, the minister observed the executive has identified sixteen cultural pursuits to be celebrated on the official level, which include Kailash Mela in Chitral, Qawwali competition in Islamabad during the holy month of Ramazan, Sachal Sarmast u.s.in Sindh and Mela Chiraghan in Lahore.

"Pakistan is a good looking country, which is misunderstood with the aid of many. it's a country of mountains. It has a historical past. it's a rustic of religions," he referred to. On the appropriate side of the Jhelum metropolis, there's Mangla fort while on its left is Tillah Jogian and Katas Raj, he referred to. The Buddha religion has its starting place from the area, he introduced.

Welcoming the overseas visitors, Fawad stated the area has a rich background, with being an dwelling house of appealing americans. Jhelum is an exquisite metropolis as it is additionally a land of warriors and kings, he said. "The beginning of observe India is in reality attributed to this area," he revealed, including that the Rohtas citadel has its historic significance in South Asia and several such areas in the area can attract travelers.

The minister expressed the hope that the initiatives like Jashan-e-Jehlum could be translated into much greater issues and the nation will finally turn into a hub of tourism very quickly. He said prime Minister Imran Khan is taking eager hobby in advertising tourism and several innovative steps are being taken in this regard by way of the government.

The minister welcomed the amazing visitors, together with diplomats, country wide assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri, corps commander Mangla, tips Secretary Shafqat Jaleel, journalists and the local notables.

A 28-minute documentary on the background of Jhelum from Alexander the first-rate to this point became also shown to the viewers. overseas dignitaries and media persons were additionally sensitized concerning the background of the considerable castle built on the order of Sher Shah Suri in 1541 advert. A sound and light demonstrate become organized, narrating the history of citadel, to promote the country's prosperous cultural heritage.