Pakistan, Sept. 27 -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the various initiatives taken by the Government of Pakistan for promotion of tourism were giving emphasis to development of rural areas.

"Several new destinations have been explored for tourists in rural areas of the country which is expected to uplift the economic and social status of local population," he said in a message on the observance of 'World Tourism Day' on September 27.

He said today, they were celebrating the Day as a country that hosted some of the world's most kook vistas and fascinating cultures.

This day was celebrated every year by all member states of the United Nation's World Tourism Organization. Pakistan always joined hand with the world community to ce...