ABBOTTABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2025) The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a major step towards global-standard tourism with the conditional award of the 400-kanal Thandiani Tourism Resort Project, valued at rupees 2.29 billion, under the Public-Private Partnership framework. The project, advertised globally under the KP Public Private Partnership Act, has been awarded to the highest bidder for a 50-year concession period. The Thandiani Tourism Resort is part of the International Tourism Zones (ITZs) being developed across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, reflecting Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur’s vision of transforming the province into a hub of eco-friendly, world-class tourism and sustainable economic growth. He emphasized that the project will create employment opportunities for local communities and set new benchmarks for tourism investment in Pakistan. The LOCA marks a key step in the transparent procurement process, with the final award to be granted after approval from the KP Public Private Partnership Committee.