Federal Minister for Tourism Dr G.G Jamal has said that it is a positive sign for the Tourism Industry that foreign investors have shown interest to invest in tourism sector.
In a statement Federal Minister for Tourism Dr G.G Jamal said that the foreign investors who have shown interests are Jaffery International Group of UK, Saudi Arabia and Malaysia.
The Minister stated that coming of foreign investors would not give boost to tourism industry but will also generate employment.
“International expertise will come to Pakistan and will provide better facilities to tourists", he said.
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