K-P to be put on world tourism map, says CM

Provincial govt has established a model of sustainable development to make it financially self-sustainable

PESHAWAR:

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said his government is working towards a higher goal – to put K-P on the world tourism map.

The CM reiterated that his government has worked tirelessly for the promotion of tourism as an industry which has made the province a tourist destination not only at national but also at international level.

He said that the incumbent provincial government has established a model of sustainable development in the province to make it financially self-sustainable and enable it to contribute to the national exchequer.

In a statement issued here from the chief minister Secretariat, Khan observed that PTI believes in the empowerment of institutions instead of depending on personalities, adding that institutional empowerment is the only way to ensure sustainable development and the establishment of a welfare state. Owing to the long term planning, K-P province has been set on the track of development which will make the province a role model for national development.

In order to exploit the natural resources available in the province, various initiatives have been undertaken in which the wheeling model deserves special attention. Provision of cheap electricity has made K-P an attractive spot for national and international investors seeking establishment of small and large industrial units.

The chief minister maintained that despite various constraints and challenges, the provincial government has successfully completed the integration of erstwhile Fata into the province which was a daunting task.

He added that a number of initiatives have been undertaken in newly merged districts under a well-planned strategy with the sole purpose of addressing their longstanding deprivations.

He clarified that the incumbent government has also invested significantly on preservation of our moral, cultural and Islamic values, adding that these initiatives will strengthen our national identity in the comity of nations.

The introduction of Islamic teaching by translation of the holy Quran in schools and provision of honorarium to prayer leaders and religious leaders of minorities deserve special mention here which has ensured their financial independence.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 12^th, 2022.