ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed for controlling encroachments at the tourists spots and their restoration to original conditions.

Chairing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee on Tourism, he said Pakistan is gifted with huge tourism potential owing to its rich natural resources.

He said promotion of tourism sector can not only strengthen the national economy but also help in eradication of poverty.

The Prime Minister directed to construct chairlifts or walking tracks to access all the tourists’ spots instead of usage of vehicles, so that the natural beauty of these places could be preserved.

He also passed directions for proper system of cleanliness at the tourist spots, construction activities according to approved layouts and framing of legislation for timely resolution of different issues related to tourism sector.

The meeting was briefed about the steps taken by provincial governments for promotion of tourism and development of tourist’s spots.