Punjab CM Highlights Province's Tourism Potential on World Tourism Day
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said Punjab's historical, cultural and natural heritage presents major opportunities for tourism-driven economic growth.
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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the provincial government remains committed to promoting tourism by drawing on the province's natural, historical, cultural and religious heritage, in a message marking World Tourism Day, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.
In her statement, the chief minister said tourism could play a significant role in strengthening Punjab's economy, creating employment opportunities and helping project a positive image of Pakistan internationally. She pointed to the province's historical sites, cultural landmarks and natural landscapes as key assets that remain underutilised in terms of their tourism potential.
Punjab is home to a range of heritage sites, including Mughal-era monuments, religious shrines and natural attractions, which provincial officials have periodically identified as underdeveloped tourism resources. Government messaging around World Tourism Day has typically emphasised the sector's potential contribution to job creation and regional economic development.
The chief minister's message did not detail specific new tourism initiatives, funding commitments or timelines for development projects tied to the stated ambitions. Provincial tourism authorities have in the past outlined plans to upgrade infrastructure at major heritage and natural sites to attract both domestic and international visitors.
World Tourism Day is marked internationally on September 27 each year to raise awareness of tourism's social, cultural and economic value.
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- Punjab’s historical,cultural and natural heritage offers immense tourism potential:CM — APP (Pakistan)
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