PESHAWAR: The meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Standing Committee on Tourism, Culture and Archives discussed here on Thursday the promotion of tourism and preservation of archaeological sites.

The meeting was attended by Provincial Tourism Adviser Zahid Chanzaib and members of the committee including Rajab Ali, Zar Alam, Taj Mohammad, Fatehul Mulk, Aurangzaib Khan, Ajab Gul, Samiullah, Neelofar Babar besides officials of the tourism department.

On the occasion, the meeting was briefed about the administrative structure and performance of tourism department. The meeting also discussed measures to promote tourism, preservation of archaeological sites, exploring new tourism zones, religious tourism and steps taken for the welfare of artists.

Addressing the meeting, the tourism adviser informed the participants about the role of the committee in highlighting problems of the tourism sector. He said the platform should be used to discuss plans that could be far-reaching and help open new vistas for tourism promotion.

Chairman of the committee, Sharafat Ali, stressed to focus master planning of tourist spots and to introduce the use of modern technology for the facilitation of visitors. He said that matters relating to Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation and tourism police would be discussed in the next meeting of the committee.

Published in Dawn, October 25th, 2024