MANSEHRA: The Tourism Corporation of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will organize a three-day `Kaghan Festival` from 24-26 Jun 2011 to promote soft image of the province.
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TCKP's Kaghan Festival 2011 at Naran |
Because of the ongoing revolution and militancy, the image of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is being marked. In such an environment a three-day grand festival is being organized at Kaghan from June 24 to promote tourism in the district,” Provincial Minister for Tourism Syed Aqil Shah told a press forum here on Tuesday.
Minister for Industries Syed Ahmad Hussain Shah was also present on the juncture. Mr Shah said that the festival was being organized on the special interest of Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti. “We want to show the natural splendor, culture and heritage of the region to people amid the ongoing militancy,” he added.
He said that the event would be full of entertainment and enjoyment. There would be traditional and local games, dances, foods, handicrafts, theaters and much more, he said.
“It would be the biggest event in the history of the province. Roads will be repaired and regular power supply will be ensured to make the journey and stay of tourists hassle-free. PIA and Railways have also been contracted for purpose,” the minister said.
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| Lake Saif-ul-Malouk, Naran Kaghan, Pakistan |
He said that tourism industry was being dissolved to the provinces at the end of June. “But I want to make it clear that we will not accept the ministry without Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation and its assets,” he said.
Mr Shah said that tourism promotion conference and Olympic Games general councils meeting would also be held during the festival. Speaking on the occasion minister for industries said that work on Naran-Saiful Muluk chairlift, road and two megawatt hydropower projects would be started very soon.
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