While chairing a meeting to review progress on the Murree Development and Improvement Plan, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Tuesday directed to launch “Attractive Murree” project, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
The chief minister also ordered to fix the rent of hotels in Murree for the upcoming Eidul Azha holidays.
“The white-collar class will get relief with fixed rents at the hotels in Murree,” the chief minister said.
“The final plan to launch trail motorbike ambulance in Murree should be presented after a review,” he directed and also ordered to increase the capacity of the tourism police.
“The tourism police should be given professional training to deal with emergencies. Professional training of tourism police should be arranged in collaboration with Rescue 1122,” he directed.
The chief minister also directed to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of the traffic coming to Murree through cameras, emphasising the implementation of a comprehensive plan to keep traffic flowing through effective management.
Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz also issued directions to improve facilities at tourist places including Murree, stating that the administration should ensure best arrangements to facilitate tourists.
He ordered the authorities concerned to develop a system of storing rainwater in the villages of Murree, seeking a fire safety plan to prevent fire incidents at public property.
On the occasion, the chief minister was briefed that the construction and repairs to 34km long roads of Murree had been completed.
“Kuldana Chowk is being redesigned and expanded. Landmarking of the roads, and installation of the signboards, has also been completed. The shops along the roads of Murree will be given a universal shape,” the chief minister was briefed.
The officers concerned attended the meeting.
Reporter: Umar Aslam