Kahuta to be made tourist destination
A plan to make Kahuta and Kotli Sattian tourist destinations has been initiated and discussed at a meeting held for further steps on Tuesday.
Commissioner Rawalpindi Division, Syed Gulzar Hussain Shah while chairing the meeting said that solid steps would be taken to make Murree, Kahuta and Kotli Sattian more attractive tourist spots with more facilities for tourists.
The meeting also discussed construction of alternative roads to reach these areas. In order to facilitate the tourists, tourist services should be regulated, he added.
Rawalpindi Development Authority Director General Nadeem Abro presented different proposals to upgrade Murree, Kahuta and Kotli Sattian areas.
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The commissioner informed the meeting that a draft of the by-laws has been prepared in this regard which would be finalised soon. He said that Murree would be made an exemplary tourist resort having beautiful clusters, modern children amusement parks and forests areas.
A committee with commissioner as focal person was also formed comprising members from RDA, DC and other officers concerned.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 6th, 2021.