Mansehra: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced its decision to ban vehicle parking along the banks of Lake Saif-ul-Muluk; further stating its aim to promote a pollution-free environment and boost tourism.
Divisional Wildlife Officer Syed Taimur Shah stated that the
authorities concerned wanted to provide maximum facilities to the people
visiting the lake. He added that they also planned to establish a management
complex on the site. This complex will include spaces for health and police
departments, he said.
Shah revealed that a recent meeting chaired by the
commissioner of the Hazara division finalised the plan for developing a modern
parking space on the road leading to Saiful Muluk Lake. He added that the
authorities would allow the vehicles to park one kilometre away from the lake’s
banks.
The official further stated that the lake was located within the national park owned by the Wildlife Department. He said they planned to create a recreational spot and a parking lot before the tourist season began in middle of May. He added that the commercial zone to be constructed a kilometre away from the lake would comprise several facilities including mini cabins.
Shah revealed that they also planned to launch an
anti-encroachment campaign with the help of the district administration. He
added that they would remove hotels and shops erected along the Saiful Muluk
Lake.
