Govt to boost foreign investment in tourism industry: Wasi Shah

Islamabad: Minister of State for Tourism Wasi Shah said on Sunday that the government was taking significant steps to enhance foreign investment for the tourism industry.

Wasi Shah said efforts are being made to promote and showcase Pakistan’s rich tourism heritage at all international forums with the active participation of public-private stakeholders. He expressed these words while talking to a local news channel on Sunday.

He said government is also taking measures to boost investors' confidence to explore the tourism potential of Pakistan which will promote soft image of country at international level.

Replying to a question, he said Pakistan has great potential to attract a huge number of foreign tourists and expatriate Pakistanis to explore and witness the country’s culture, ecotourism and religious tourism.