ISLAMABAD (Tuesday September 17, 2019 by our Staff Reporter) Prime Minister Imran Khan has emphasized the significance of tapping the tremendous potential of the country in tourism sector. Chairing a meeting on the New Balakot City Project on Monday, he emphasized that the development of tourism hubs at various sites "would not only highlight the country’s tourism potential but would also lead to creation of greater job opportunities".

Joint press briefing by PM Imran Khan and President Tayyab Ordogan

The prime minister was given a detailed briefing on the New Balakot City Project and the various legal, financial and administrative impediments that had led to slowing down the progress on the project. The prime minister Imran Khan directed the concerned departments and ministries to work speedily towards completion of the project and remove all hurdles that were slowing down the project.