05-day 'Spring Festival' kicks off.

MIRPUR (AJK) -- Minister for Planning and Housing Yasir Sultan Ch while inaugurating 05-day 'Spring Festival' at Quaid-e-Azam International Sports Stadium here on Thursday said that a regular master plan had been kicked off for the promotion of the tourism in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

He said, "Spring Festival will open new vistas for promotion of the tourism industry in AJK coupled with the ancient Kashmiri cultural heritage besides a conducive environment for the purpose.

Commissioner Division Shoukat Chaudhry, Deputy Commisioner (DC) Ch Amjad Iqbal, SSP Raja Irfan Saleem, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC-G) Yasir Rias, Assistant Commisioner (AC) Sardar Abdul Qadir, officials of various nation-building institutions and other relevant officials were also present on the occasion.

Speaking on this occasion, Yasir Sultan said, 'The grand Spring gala across AJK will provide a healthy environment for tourists including children and the families across the AJK, with a prime focus to encourage and promote the local tourism.

He said, "The festival will be free of cost for all local and international visitors so the youth acquainted with the history, culture, centuries old heritage of AJK.

Horse and cattle show, trade exhibition of home made products including the Kashmiri handicrafts, cultural show depicting the Kashmiri folk songs, besides the national songs, book festival...