The Future of Tourism in Pakistan
Hasan Tariq Shamsi
Travel and tourism has great association with other industries in the national economy making major indirect earns and also enhances foreign investment, opportunities of trade, investments in private, local development, and public infrastructure. Pakistan has rich potential of tourism due to its rich culture, geographical and biological diversity, and history. Tourism has developed as an instrument for creating considerable economic gains. The country has various tourist destinations at Swat, Malam Jabba, Behrain, Kalam, Shangla, Balakot, Kaghan, Naran, Ayoubia, Murree, Chitral, Gilgit Baltistan, Hunza, and Neelam valleys, other mountainous ranges, and historical and archaeological sites. Pakistan has great potential and offers diverse opportunities for tourists, such as trout fishing in the glacial water of Gilgit Baltistan and Swat rivers, Shandur Polo traditional tournament, paragliding, rock climbing, and trekking in northern areas, Jeep and camel safari in the Cholistan desert, Wild Boar hunting, and crabbing in the Arabian Sea. The function of global tourism is significant in encouraging global peace by including inter mediation and forming a channel among cultures. Tourism also helps destination countries at a micro level to increase the degree of family earnings. The future of tourism in Pakistan, the Pakistan government have very keen objective to presenting the real image of Pakistan in international level. Now Baluchistan will become the hub of tourist attraction because of developing new beaches and ports. The CPEC also placed the vital role in the development of Pakistan economy as well as tourism. Pakistan Army did important job for eliminating terrorism in Pakistan. We also know that if our country is free from terrorist intellection then foreigners feel safe and insure visiting Pakistan for exploring the real face and beauty of Pakistan.
