KP govt inaugurates chairlift in Malam Jabba ski resort

While inaugurating the chairlift, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said that they are making efforts to increase tourism in the area, and will establish similar projects in feasible locations across the province.

Chief Minister K-P Pervez Khattak was also present on the occasion along with cabinet members who took the inaugural ride on the chairlift.

The 800 metre project was completed in 53 days at the cost of one billion rupees.

The scenic hill station of Malam Jabba is located 314 km from Islamabad, and is home to the only ski resort in Pakistan. It was developed with assistance from the government of Austria to provide facilities for winter sports and adventure tourism.

Chairman Imran Khan and CM KP Pervez Khattak will inaugurate Malam Jabba Chairlift today. #KPKUpdates pic.twitter.com/JCDTCxvyGl

— PTI Peshawar (@PTIPeshawar) September 1, 2016

Militancy destroyed Chairlifts reconstructed & inaugurated by Imran Khan & CM KP Pervaz Khattak#KPKUpdates pic.twitter.com/3RQj45AZlK

— PTI KP (Official) (@PTIKPOFFICIAL) September 1, 2016