ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Managing Director Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor on Friday said that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) considering to restore its flights to Saidu Sharif, Swat which would increase tourists flow to the valley.
Talking to the state-run news agency in Islamabad, Managing Director PTDC said that people of Swat are very hospitable and ready to welcome tourists from all over the world.
He said that he recently discussed the issues related to PIA flights restoration to Said Sharif and it is hoped that flights will be started soon.
Chaudhry Abdul Ghafoor said the Swat valley was as ‘the Switzerland of Pakistan’, where one of the oldest civilizations thrived with beautiful natural scenic spots.
He said that after restoration of peace there is great movement of tourist in the area. He expressed hope that a day is not far when tourists from all over the world will prefer to visit Swat valley.
He said PTDC has three Motels and One Restaurant located in Saidu Sharif, Miandam, Kalam and Chakdara respectively these Motels and Restaurant were built for promotion of tourism when the private sector was shy to invest in this area.
He said that these Motels and Restaurant are providing high standard facilities to tourists for the last many decades.
