To boost Punjabs economy, the Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Monday announced that he would soon write to the Central Government besides seeking appointment from the Union Home Minister Amit Shah to flag the issue for opening trade with the neighbouring Pakistan.

Citing the huge potential of Amritsar in religious tourism, Channi expressed satisfaction that Punjab has been ranked No. 1 in terms of development in tourism sector. He also lauded the PITEX for its yeomans service in offering a big platform to the businessmen of the state, especially the region and ensuring presence of five countries viz Iran, Egypt, Afghanistan, Turkey and Thailand, in the Expo.