Gilgit, May 14 (TNS): Minister for Tourism Gilgit Baltistan Fida Khan Fida said Monday that government was taking tangible measures for the promotion of tourism in the region.
As part of such efforts, the minister said several national companies and firms had been contacted to engage in joint venture projects for the promotion of the tourism sector.
Talking to media, the GB tourism minister said the Gilgit Baltistan was an attractive destination for tourists and tourism department was utilizing all its resources to fully capitalize on the natural wealth.
He said that chief minister was also taking a keen interest in uplifting the tourism sector which had long been awaiting development-oriented measures.
He said the government had also been utilizing all possible forums to resolving problems of the tourism sector.
