A good number of people are daily visiting Rawal Lake View Park of the federal capital. The park has a panoramic view of Rawal Dam and it also has a lush green playground for the children. Motorbike safari and many other thrilling sports have been added to the park. Boats are also available at the site, which are operated by authorised persons. Rate list for almost all the amusements and fun activity is also displayed prominently.
The folk musicians sitting in the park play different tunes, representing the folk music of the country to enthrall the visitors. The park has become an ideal picnic point, especially for those who want to have some happy moments with their families after spending a busy week. The park is attracting all kinds of people, including students.
There are ample food outlets that meet immediate refreshment needs and requirements. A vast car parking is a positive sign for families. This is a really attractive place and heavy rush is witnessed at weekends. “The lake view park is really a beautiful place for enjoyment. After spending a hectic day, I rush towards it and become fresh after spending only a few moments here,” said Mehmood Khan, an employee of a private company.
The visitors said the local administration should develop some other places like this for providing healthy recreational facilities to the people.
‘Research by local academia can result in better policies’: Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Dr Nadeem-ul-Haq said the research by local academia could be helpful in developing better policies for resolving the issues facing the country.
Speaking at a conference, titled ‘Increasing Productivity and Unleashing Growth in Pakistan’, organised by The Pakistan Strategy Support Program (PSSP), Dr Nadeem-ul-Haq said the research for solution to any problem should come from down rather than from the top management. “The local institutions and academia should be involved for the research on every sector including energy crisis, agriculture and poverty in the country,” he added. Haq said that even the Islamabad-based research was not so effective as it was done in the Jamshoro, Sialkot and any other area of the country, where there was a dire need of it.
