— The PTDC chairman states workers were laid off due to modification in PTDC’s functional design and not due to Covid-19

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tourist Advancement Corporation (PTDC) Chairman Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari on Sunday prompted PTDC’s laid off workers to accept the assistance package amounting to Rs1.3 billion revealed by the federal government.

“We have offered a handsome golden handshake to the PTDC employees but unfortunately they denied the offer at the behest of union leaders, which discouraged them from accepting the package for their own vested interests,” he stated while resolving a press conference in Islamabad.

Zulfikar Bukhari, who likewise holds the portfolio of Chairman National Tourist Coordination Board (NTCB) and Unique Assistant to the Prime Minister on Overseas Pakistanis and Personnel Advancement, stated that the management had actually attempted to work out with the union agents on the guidelines of PTDC board however the union moved the court versus the decision.

He notified that the package consisted of 3 running fundamental spends for the total length of service, provident fund, defaults of pay and allowances for 6 months and 1 year made leave.

The chairman prompted the laid-off workers to accept the deal calling it the most significant golden handshake package in the nation’s history.

“The PTDC did not sack its employees due to the coronavirus pandemic,” he clarified.

Zulfikar Bukhari turned down the rumours concerning PTDC closing down its operation. “The organisation had been running in loss for many years due to its out-dated model of operation, illegal appointments and lacklustre approach of the previous governments,” he added.

He stated that the decision concerning the restructuring of PTDC was taken by the federal cabinet in order to transform it into a rewarding and lively organisation, and create extra work through reliable promo of tourist in Pakistan and around the world.

“The restructuring of PTDC is meant to shift its model from an operator to a policy maker and regulator,” he said.

Zulfikar Bukhari stated that after the restructuring, PTDC would work as an execution arm of the NTCB which was established by the federal government with a goal to establish coordination amongst the federating systems. “Tourism is a devolved subject so strong coordination among the provinces is imperative to boost the sector,” he added.

He stated a leading expert was employed to perform the restructuring of PTDC, who had actually assisted the organisation in developing the policy because regard.

He stated that a 10- year road-map (2020-2030) had actually been prepared to rejuvenate the tourist market to ensure optimum utilisation of its substantial resources for continual financial growth, hardship reduction and minimized social inequalities.

A 5-year action strategy is likewise being settled to execute the federal government’s strategy concerning tourist promo, he added.

He stated the federal government would soon launch ‘Brand Pakistan’ to promote the tourist market as a personalised brand name. An e-portal to notify travelers about the hotels’ scores, weather, traffic and other details has actually likewise been prepared.

Zulfikar Bukhari stated all the efforts are prepared and would be presented after the Covid-19 pandemic is brought under control. He notified that a tourist promo endowment fund with seed money of Rs1 billion has actually likewise been established.

He stated the nation would host the World Tourist Online Forum in 2021, whereas D-8 Top would likewise be kept in Pakistan in2022 He stated the tourist ministers of D-8 member states had actually revealed eagerness for going to the three-day conference.

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