Murree Governor House opened to public

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MURREE: The Government House was opened to the public on Monday by the Punjab chief minister.

Hundreds of police officials were deployed on the Islamabad-Murree Expressway for the chief minister’s security along with dozens of police vehicles.

Mr Buzdar said the Punjab government had opened 177 government rest houses to the public.

He said the century-old Murree rest house, commonly known as Governor House, could be used for accommodation by the public. The queen of England, the United States president and other global dignitaries have also stayed there.

He said the tourism industry will not only generate revenue for the government, but will also provide job opportunities to local residents.

Many tourist development projects are being launched in Punjab, particularly in south Punjab, including in Dera Ghazi Khan, Fort Munro, Mubarki Top, Fazila Katch, Barthi, Aochal Lake, Kala Bagh and Namal Lake.

Tila Jogiyan will be developed for religious tourism, while Rohtas Fort will be surrounded by a park, he said. Kotli Sattian will be developed as a tourist resort.

Published in Dawn, July 30th, 2019

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Nationalist

Jul 30, 2019 10:28am

These shenanigans will destroy heritage kept in pristine condition for decades

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Mansur Ul Haque

Jul 30, 2019 11:05am

Cosmatic . People want to have roti. Expenses hitting the roof. Do something to improve economy. These things can't divert attention.

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Gordon D. Walker

Jul 30, 2019 11:36am

Good move. Make some money. Tourists will love to rest there... Gordon D. Walker Canada

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Tanvir Khan

Jul 30, 2019 03:44pm

Millions of Pakistani people are suffering from acute malnutrition. In times of famine, the well-fed Roman caesar organized gladiatorial games to distract the hungry people!

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rafiq

Jul 30, 2019 04:58pm

@Nationalist, Not in my name. This is an excellent step in the right direction. Now all People of Pakistan can enjoy and appreciate the place which was only available to the few.

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Q-nikala

Jul 30, 2019 05:15pm

Good move. The government will make money and will spend on poor people. Also a lot of people will get job. Keep up the good work PMIK. We all love you.

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Fkhan

Jul 30, 2019 06:02pm

Please don’t open these play to uncouth public who are going to destroy it.You will not earn as much as you will have to spend repairing it

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HisMaster'sVoice

Jul 30, 2019 06:42pm

Extreme protocol and security deployed to escort the humble background CM as he magnanimously declares a govt resthouse open for the public! Another modest and down to earth chap travels by helicopter daily to avoid inconvenience to the public. The public must rejoice.

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