6 things I hate about PAKISTAN

[VCheng]

Also i have mentioned that there are a lot of other things that people might not like us for, some of them include the things you mentioned, public toilets, cleanliness, hygiene, corruption etc etc. I will add lack on discipline on roads, bus stops, even airports. Also people not following the rules/laws. These are the real things i will worry about and want these to be corrected. Saying this from a tourist point of view!

But there is no need to highlight such shortcomings. Right?

 

[Arsalan]

But there is no need to highlight such shortcomings. Right?

There is, she have, don't you see the thread on this very forum? I though you are posting in that too! Its not locked, its not deleted. Please recheck

 

[VCheng]

There is, she have, don't you see the thread on this very forum? I though you are posting in that too! Its not locked, its not deleted. Please recheck

Think of the image!

 

[Arsalan]

Think of the image!

mmmmm,, or misconception?

 

[VCheng]

mmmmm,, or misconception?

All the problems you mention are really relative. Tourists who are adventuresome visit such places all over the world and kind of know what to expect. Pakistan does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be relatively better than others competing for the same tourist dollars.

 

[Arsalan]

All the problems you mention are really relative. Tourists who are adventuresome visit such places all over the world and kind of know what to expect. Pakistan does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be relatively better than others competing for the same tourist dollars.

Ahh bro, you have touched a topic close to my heart. Will come back with a detailed reply (i hope to) soon.

 

[B.K.N]

All the problems you mention are really relative. Tourists who are adventuresome visit such places all over the world and kind of know what to expect. Pakistan does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be relatively better than others competing for the same tourist dollars.

They do consider these places as human zoo

 

[JohnWick]

That will help with the "Phew de Toilette" a lot.

Indeed ....

 

[Crusher]

All the problems you mention are really relative. Tourists who are adventuresome visit such places all over the world and kind of know what to expect. Pakistan does not need to be perfect, it just needs to be relatively better than others competing for the same tourist dollars.

Yes that is the case at least with northern europeans like germans. Their worldview is very different than pakistanis', these foreign tourists know pretty well that they are travelling to 3rd world countries, they don't really want or expect to see a new "germany or german standards" while visiting 3rd world countries in Asia, Africa or Latin America, even the Italy and Spain are also very "exotic" and "chaotic" places for germans yet they travel there frequently for their holidays just to experience sunny beaches and genuine Mediterranean cusine. But there is a deep sense of insecurity and inferiority complex among "kalay angraiz" running the affairs of Pakistani state since the last 7 decades, they think that "foreign tourists" don't visit pakistan because pakistan lacks "first world facilities", that is ridiculous argument. The only thing that matter for european or american tourists is that there is at least a minimum standard of organized travel, food and accommodation. And off course there is no compromise on security whether they are roaming in their own country or a foreign country. These tourists will always choose a "more secure" 3rd world country over a "less secure" 3rd world country if there is a competition between the two.

One thing that I have noticed is that Pakistani government advertises "mountains" of northern pakistan as some kind of unique "tourist attractions" for foreign tourists. Northern European landscape is far more better looking than any mountains anywhere in pakistan including hunza or gilgit etc. Majority of European tourists have no interest to see "mountains" when they visit a foreign country, they are more interested to experience some unique culture and traditions of their destination countries. Warm beaches are far more popular among european/american tourists than sh1tty mountains. "Basant" kite flying festival that we used to have in Lahore and other cities of Pakistan is far better cultural experience for marketing the tourism in Pakistan than the sh1tty mountains that pakistan tourist department is marketing since decades without any success. Even big village cultural and local sports "Melas" in Punjab will attract a lot of foreign tourists if marketed than mountains. For god sake most foreign tourists have no interest in seeing mountains in other countries, they have abundance of them in their own countries.

 

[war&peace]

But there is no need to highlight such shortcomings. Right?

We should take constructive criticism positively if we want to improve. Otherwise, the country will stay like the mess it is right now while rest of the world will progress leaving us behind in the dust. This negative mentality needs to be changed and thankfully such backward and reticent elements are reducing in dwindling in numbers as more and more youth is getting aware through social media.

 

[VCheng]

Ahh bro, you have touched a topic close to my heart. Will come back with a detailed reply (i hope to) soon.

Tag @Dubious too in your reply, he ( ) is interested in this area too.

Yes that is the case at least with northern europeans like germans. Their worldview is very different than pakistanis', these foreign tourists know pretty well that they are travelling to 3rd world countries, they don't really want or expect to see a new "germany or german standards" while visiting 3rd world countries in Asia, Africa or Latin America, even the Italy and Spain are also very "exotic" and "chaotic" places for germans yet they travel there frequently for their holidays just to experience sunny beaches and genuine Mediterranean cusine. But there is a deep sense of insecurity and inferiority complex among "kalay angraiz" running the affairs of Pakistani state since the last 7 decades, they think that "foreign tourists" don't visit pakistan because pakistan lacks "first world facilities", that is ridiculous argument. The only thing that matter for european or american tourists is that there is at least a minimum standard of organized travel, food and accommodation. And off course there is no compromise on security whether they are roaming in their own country or a foreign country. These tourists will always choose a "more secure" 3rd world country over a "less secure" 3rd world country if there is a competition between the two.

One thing that I have noticed is that Pakistani government advertises "mountains" of northern pakistan as some kind of unique "tourist attractions" for foreign tourists. Northern European landscape is far more better looking than any mountains anywhere in pakistan including hunza or gilgit etc. Majority of European tourists have no interest to see "mountains" when they visit a foreign country, they are more interested to experience some unique culture and traditions of their destination countries. Warm beaches are far more popular among european/american tourists than sh1tty mountains. "Basant" kite flying festival that we used to have in Lahore and other cities of Pakistan is far better cultural experience for marketing the tourism in Pakistan than the sh1tty mountains that pakistan tourist department is marketing since decades without any success. Even big village cultural and local sports "Melas" in Punjab will attract a lot of foreign tourists if marketed than mountains. For god sake most foreign tourists have no interest in seeing mountains in other countries, they have abundance of them in their own countries.

The problem with marketing beaches is whether the local population can accept what tourists would like to do on said beaches.

 

[Crusher]

[B]The problem with marketing beaches is whether the local population can accept what tourists would like to do on said beaches.[/B]

An isolated island beach south of Pakistan' coastline can be developed for foreign tourists to bypass the "population" sensitivities.

 

[HAIDER]

This is a video I have wanted to make for a while now. It's important for me to be open and transparent and tell you the truth about the countries I visit. You all know how much I love Pakistan but there are some things I feel are letting the country down which need to be talked about. All of the points I mentioned are things that Pakistan can improve on with a little bit of conscious effort. So come find out what /I dislike about Pakistan and let me know what you think. I appreciate all of your feedback but please don't be mean.
Thank you

Do we need to listen what you hate ... lol j/k

 

[VCheng]

An isolated island beach south of Pakistan' coastline can be developed for foreign tourists to bypass the "population" sensitivities.

Probably. Until a manipulated crowd turns up to burn it down.

 

[Crusher]

Probably. Until a manipulated crowd turns up to burn it down.

How the hell can a manipulated crowd turn up to an isolated island which will be protected with the highest security, in which world do you live?