Gilgit-baltistan to Turn into World Winter Sports Destination: PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday expressed hope that Gilgit Baltistan would become a world winter sports destination.

Taking to Twitter, the prime minister shared pictures of Skardu at night and girls playing ice hockey.

“Skardu at night and our girls playing ice hockey in GB. With an international airport now at Skardu, this area will InshaAllah become a world winter sports destination.”

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Earlier in December, Prime Minister Imran Khan had said the newly launched Skardu International Airport will boost mountain tourism in the country.

Taking to Twitter, the prime minister said that Skardu Airport will take mountain tourism to a level where it will bring in foreign exchange for the country and raise the local community’s standard of living.