Mountain conservation is vital for economic development: Zartaj.

Islamabad -- Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul has said that the youth shall be sensitised to take care of the Pakistani mountains that are second to none.

She made these remarks while speaking at the closing ceremony of the 9th Pakistan Mountain Festival here on Thursday.

Mountaineering and tourism can bring much awaited prosperity and economic development to the northern parts of the country. The hardworking natives of the mountains are the custodians of the indigenous knowledge, folklore and culture.

She said we have unmatchable mountains for high altitude trekking and scenic attractions, landscapes and lakes to enthuse the foreign tourists. The government has relaxed the visa policy for the...