ISLAMABAD, July 1: The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) is opening five new motels in far-flung areas which is a healthy sign for private sector also.

This was stated by Minister for Tourism Rais Munir Ahmed here on Tuesday. He said these motels, being set up at Satpara Lake (Skardu), Gupis (Gilgit), Birmoglasht (Chitral), Mastuj (Chitral) and Rama Lake (Gilgit), would start their operations in July.