ISLAMABAD- Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has expressed the commitment to transform the province into a tourism hub.
He was addressing the launching ceremony of double decker bus service in Rawalpindi on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister pointed out that there is great potential of tourism in the province which will be exploited. He said a project is on the cards to exploit the tourism potential of Kotli Sattian. Similarly, the tourism will be promoted in Potohar region including Jhelum and Chakwal.
Referring to the double decker bus service, he said it will facilitate the people visit the tourist spots both in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. He said the service will also be started in Bahawalpur.
The provincial Chief Minister said the development projects of Rawalpindi are very close to his heart and the people will soon hear good news regarding Ring Road project and Nullah Leh Expressway.
Usman Buzdar said development of backward areas is the priority of the government. Thirty three percent funds have been allocated for South Punjab where a separate secretariat has also been made functional.