– Says poverty decreased due to tourism in KPK
ISLAMABAD, April 3: Prime Minister Imran Khan says there is no country in the world which has the tourism potential like Pakistan.
He was addressing the Pakistan Tourism Summit in Islamabad on Wednesday.
“Tourism is the best investment and has the best returns,” he said, adding that, the government was making efforts to facilitate the industry.
PM Imran said there was a dire need to also regulate the tourism industry and enforce laws to ensure that tourism sites were protected. “There are so many untapped scenic destinations in the country,” he added.
He said the government had made it easier for foreigners for come to Pakistan with the new visa regime rolled out.
“Before it was extremely difficult for foreigners to come here [Pakistan],” he said, adding that, Malaysia and Turkey have been able to reap the benefits of tourism industry which has helped their economies.
The prime minister said foreigners should be welcomed to Pakistan, however, the local culture and sensibilities must be respected.
Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the poverty has decreased due to tourism in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK).-Agencies
