Pakistan and Punjab’s Lahore have garnered significant international attention after being shortlisted for the prestigious title of ‘ECO Tourism Capital’ for 2027. This acknowledgment underscores Lahore’s profound contributions to history, culture, and architecture on an international scale. Officials from the Punjab Tourism Development Corporation report that a distinguished group representing the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), which encompasses ten nations including Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, plans to tour Lahore starting April 13th. It is anticipated during this trip that they will formally declare Lahore as the candidate for the upcoming designation. Every year, one metropolis within these allied states earns the distinction of becoming the ECO Tourism Capital. In previous years, destinations such as Uzbekistan's verdant urban center were honored with this accolade, followed most recently by Erzurum in Turkey slated for 2025. Invited by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the esteemed visitors will embark upon tours through notable sites like Mela Chiraghaan, the historic walled quarter, along with several additional culturally significant locations across Lahore. They are scheduled to attend a ceremonial luncheon hosted at the residence of the governor as well.
Regarding this development, Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb remarked that nominating Lahore embodies the Chief Minister’s aspiration to present the city’s dynamic historical, cultural, and civilizational essence to an international audience.
She emphasized the Punjab government's dedication to sustainability and environmental protection. Led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the region has introduced multiple green projects, such as:
The principal minister's 'Grow for Pakistan' project; the Agrarian Forestry Scheme on Wooded Wasteland; the Green Pakistan initiative.
The goals of these programs include enhancing environmental well-being, fighting air pollution, and creating job openings. The Punjab Forest Department has already sown more than 4.1 million saplings this financial year and is working towards surpassing their tree-planting objectives in the coming months.
Marriyum Aurangzeb ended her speech emphasizing that these initiatives are increasingly being recognized globally, thereby enhancing Pakistan’s image as a nation dedicated to sustainable tourism and environmental conservation.
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