Planning essential for obtaining maximum benefits from tourism, says PM Imran.

Islamabad -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has termed planning an essential strategy for obtaining maximum benefits from tourism in the country.

He shared his views while chairing meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Tourism in Islamabad on Monday.

Taking note of the increasing domestic tourism, the Prime Minister emphasized that planning and feasibility on scientific grounds is essential before development of tourist sites in the country. The Prime Minister also underscored the importance of preserving local heritage and environmental protection for tourist sites.

The Prime Minister was briefed regarding planning and feasibilities conducted for development of new tourist sites in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan. These sites are located in Salt Range, Potohar Plateau, and Districts Swat and Murree and near Gawadar.

It was also briefed...