ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): Managing Director Pakistan Tourism
Development Corporation (PTDC) Ch. Abdul Ghafoor on Friday said that Pakistan International Airelines (PIA) considering to restore its flights to Saidu Sharif, Swat which would increase tourists flow to the valley.
Talking to APP, Managing Director PTDC said that people of Swat are
very hospitable and ready to welcome tourists from all over the world.
He said that he recently discussed the issues related to PIA flights
restoration to Said Sharif and it is hoped that flights will be started soon.
Ch. Abdul Ghafoor said the Swat valley was as ‘the Switzerland
of Pakistan’, where one of the oldest civilizations thrived with
beautiful natural scenic spots.
He said that after restoration of peace there is great
movement of tourist in the area. He expressed hope that a day is not
far when tourists from all over the world will prefer to visit Swat
valley.
He said PTDC has three Motels and One Restaurant located in
Saidu Sharif, Miandam, Kalam and Chakdara respectively these Motels
and Restaurant were built for promotion of tourism when the private
sector was shy to invest in this area.
He said that these Motels and Restaurant are providing high
standard facilities to tourists for the last many decades.