PESHAWAR: Galiyat Valley of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has welcomed a record-breaking 1 million eco-tourists this year. Shahrukh Ali, the Director General of the Capital Development Authority, announced that Galiyat Valley has welcomed a record-breaking 1 million eco-tourists this year. He highlighted the government’s commitment to fostering sustainable tourism practices that not only drive economic growth but also preserve the region’s unique environment and cultural heritage. In an interview, Ali detailed the initiatives aimed at enhancing eco-friendly tourism in Galiyat. These include the construction of modern parking facilities and the registration of over 50 hotels and guesthouses to ensure high-quality services…
Author: Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali
Sajjad Ali is ‘Online Web Editor of Khyber News. He is a journalist by profession and working in field for the last ten years. Previously he worked for national media organizations including ‘The Nation’ Daily Pakistan Today, Khyber News. He also worked in media development sector. He can be reached at sajjad.sovereign@gmail.com
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