Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday opened the Governor House in Murree as a heritage resort for public use, a news source reported. This is for the first time in over six decades that the historic building has opened its gates to the public. Previously, it only allowed access to dignitaries and important international personalities.
‘It is an honour to stay in such a magnificent building and the government does not want to limit this honour to its dignitaries only,’ stated the chief minister. He added that transforming government buildings into rest houses and tourism resorts was part of the current government’s agenda to end VIP culture, and simultaneously promote tourism.
The CM stated that the government wanted to employ all available resources for developing the tourism sector. To facilitate this measure, it recently inaugurated more than 110 rest houses across the province. Several government buildings of historic significance were also converted into tourist spots; in addition to the development of tourism spots in far-flung areas.
He said that the provincial government planned to hold safaris, paragliding events, and camping to encourage people to visit such places more often. The executive would also set up new markets for the promotion of the local culture and heritage. Double-decker bus services are also being introduced in the cities of DG Khan and Multan, he added.
