Three-Day Balochistan Grand Tourism Festival Begins Today at Lok Virsa

Islamabad: The three-day Balochistan Grand Tourism Festival kicks off today at Lok Virsa, Islamabad. The festival will be inaugurated by Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti.The announcement was made by Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Nawabzada Mir Muhammad Zareen Khan Magsi during a press conference at the National Press Club Islamabad, accompanied by Secretary Tourism Balochistan, Sohail Rehman, and other officials.Magsi stated that, for the first time in history, the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, in collaboration with PTDC and Lok Virsa, is organizing a grand festival to promote and showcase Balochistan’s rich cultural heritage to the world.He added that Balochistan is a land of immense cultural diversity, and during the festival, folk artists will perform traditional music and dance, theatre artists will present cultural dramas, and artworks from Balochistan will be displayed. Prominent personalities will also participate in panel discussions highlighting the province’s tourism and cultural potential.Magsi further announced that after Islamabad, similar festivals will be organized in Karachi and other major cities to continue promoting the province’s culture and tourism.“Our aim is to show the bright and positive face of Balochistan to the world,” he said, adding that the government’s role is to create policies and provide facilities for sustainable tourism development. Secretary Tourism Sohail Rehman informed that this is the 39th event being held within the department’s budget, emphasizing that collaboration between the federal and provincial governments will help address many challenges effectively.