PESHAWAR: Under the auspices of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority, a tour of the historical sites of Peshawar, the oldest residential city in South Asia, was organized. The event was attended by women members of the Provincial Assembly, singer Laila Khan, Pashto actress Shazma Haleem and families.
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Pashto singer Laila Khan took part in a historic visit to Peshawar as a tourist ambassador who not only spent time with families but also toured all the historical places with them. The tour of the flower city of Peshawar started from the Museum Peshawar. The families were given a detailed briefing on Gandhara civilization, Buddhist archeology, sculptures and other antiquities, after which tourists visited Masjid Mahabat Khan, Heritage Trail, Sethi House, Gor khatri and the museums, temples, historical fire brigade and others located there.
Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority Capt. (Retd.) Kamran Ahmed Afridi was also present on the occasion. Talking to media, Director General Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority said that Peshawar and especially Khyber Pakhtunkhwa would be introduced as tourist destination. The purpose of organizing Peshawar City Tour is to visit the historical places here, to get information and highlight their importance.
In addition, such tours will soon be organized in the tribal districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to promote tourism in these districts as well. Today’s visit was attended by film industry, Pashto singer Laila Khan, members of the Provincial Assembly and others.
He further said that tour operators, travel agents and the private sector are working together for the promotion of tourism as the development of tourism is not possible without the cooperation of the private sector. During the historic tour, a traditional rabab music concert was also held at Sethi House for the families, after which the families and tourists were entertained with traditional food at the famous Food Street Namak Mandi.
The families participating in the tour said that such an entertaining and touring tour not only provides an opportunity for entertainment but also an opportunity to learn about the history of Peshawar, historical sites and much more. Such events should be organized regularly for the benefit of families and tourists. On the occasion of the historic city tour, special assistance was provided by Rescue 1122, District Administration, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, Traffic Police and other departments.
