IPU president terms Pakistan as hub of economic, tourist activities

ISLAMABAD:President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Gabriela Cuevas Barron has said that Pakistan, with amazing geographical location, natural resources and talented people, has the potential to become the hub of economic and tourist activities.

Expressing her views at the Islamabad International Airport while leaving for her country on Saturday, Barron said she was returning from Pakistan with sweet memories of rich culture and hospitality shown by its people. She visited Pakistan on the invitation of Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani. During her visit she held high-level meetings with President Dr Arif Alvi, Prime Minister Imran Khan, Senate Chairman Sanjrani, National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaisar, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and other important functionaries.