ISLAMABAD: PTDC motels to remain open during winters

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ISLAMABAD, Nov 29: Managing Director of PTDC Malik Mohammad Habib Khan on Saturday said the PTDC motels in Chitral, Balakot, Nipakot, Ziarat, Malam Jabba and Saidu Sharif would continue working during winters.

He made this observation while inspecting motels of Malam Jabba and Saidu Sharif. He said he was happy to see that foreign tourists had started visiting Gilgit, Balakot, Chitral, and Malam Jabba. He said these motels would continue working even during winters to enable the tourists to enjoy the scenic landscapes.

The PTDC managing director said under the leadership of the Minister of State for

Culture Raees Munir Ahmed Khan, the policy for the promotion of tourism was being chalked out.

He said the main objective of this policy would be to focus the attention of tourists towards Pakistan.

He said with the promotion of tourism the dream of Pakistan’s economic well-being would be translated into reality.

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