Imran Khan vows to make tourism a top priority

[ghazi52]

Imran Khan vows to make tourism a top priority

NATHIA GALI: PTI chairman Imran Khan that his party would make tourism a top priority after coming into power.

Addressing a gathering of supporters in the mountain resort town of Nathia Gali, Khan said that this area was better than Switzerland in term of scenic beauty.

“Those who say industries will be set up at Nathia Gali are telling lies. Industries are set up in big cities, not hilly towns,” he said.

He said that tourism would be promoted using educational sector.

Khan said that after coming into power, his party will develop four new tourist resorts every year.

"Do not be fooled by false promises of other parties because they will never develop Northern areas. PTI is the only party that has delivered according to its promises in KPK," he said.

“Shehbaz Sharif will have to go to Adiala Jail as well — similar to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Safdar,” he said.

Imran alleged that the PML-N leader has registered ‘32 fake cases against him’.

"Not getting positive news regarding the upcoming elections," said the PTI supremo, adding that people should get out of their homes to vote on July 25.

He further said that the condition of Galyat has immensely changed over time.

Accusing Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of being biased against his party, he hoped that the caretaker prime minister would maintain his neutrality till the elections.

“Unfortunately I will have to say that Caretaker Chief Minister Dost Muhammad is siding with Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Akram Durrani. But I hope that he will mend his ways,” he said.

 

[El Sidd]

Really

Top?

Really

Wow

 

[ghazi52]

Ex-PM’s daughter, Senator Amjal Wazir join PTI

ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Muhammad Khan Junejo’s daughter Fiza Junejo have joined Pakistan Tehreeek-Insaf (PTI) after meeting Imran Khan in Islamabad.

According to a statement issued by the PTI's Media Department, Senator Ajmal Wazir also met the PTI chief and joined his party.

The two politicians separately met Imran Khan at his Bani Gala residence and expressed their compete confidence in his leadership.

Imran Khan welcomed Ajmal Wazir and Fiza Junejo to his party.

The joining comes six days before Pakistan holds the general elections on July 25.

Muhammad Khan Junejo had served as the 10th Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1985 to 1988 during Zia ul Haq's military regime.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Good. If anyone can than he can. There are many youtube videos of him traveling to unknown locations in Northern Pakistan. All beautiful spots. Tourism industry in Pakistan can flourishes if promoted properly.

One such video from his trip:

 

[ghazi52]

 

[jupiter2007]

Pakistan desperately need to develop its tourism Industry by building and updating the existing tourism infrastructure.

We need to have guided tours like China and other countries. Guided tours can be sold as a package deal with plane ticket, hotel/motel/cabins (based on destination) with the option of 3 days, 6 days, 8 days, 9 days, 10 days, 11 days, 12 days, 14 days, 16 days and 18 days guided tour for famous destinations in Pakistan.
For example, 7 days tour of Azad Kashmir or 6 days tour of Lahore or 6 days tour of Karachi or 11 days tour of KPK.

Can someone list of the famous tourist areas in Pakistan? Also what other placeses can be developed as possible tourist destinations?

Here is my list but it’s not complete.

10 Most Breathtaking Tourist Attractions of Pakistan

1. Deosai National Park /Deosai Plateau – The land of Giants
2. Concordia (Karakoram)
3. Kel Valley
4. Kalam, Swat
5. Leepa Valley
6. Toli Pir
7. Gorakh Hil
8. Hingol National Park
9. Pir Sohawa
10. Babusar Pass

Best outdoor locations
1. Hunza Valley
2. Saiful Muluk Lake
3. Attabad Lake
4. Satapara Lake

Famous destination in Azad Kashmir
1) NEELUM VALLEY
2. RAWALAKOT
3. BANJOSA LAKE
4. JHELUM VALLEY
5. RAMKOT FORT
6. TOLI PIR
7. PIR CHINASI
8. LEEPA VALLEY
9. RED FORT
10. SHOUNTER LAKE

Most Beautiful Landmarks
1. Pakistan Monument, Islamabad
2. Mohatta Palace, Karachi
3. Anarkali Bazaar, Lahore
4. Faisal Masjid, Islamabad
5. Hiran Minar, Lahore
6. Minar-e-Pakistan, Lahore
7. Lahore Fort, Lahore
8. Mazar-e-Qaid, Karachi
9. Shalimar Gardens, Lahore
10. Sheesh Mahal, Lahore
11. Badshahi Masjid, Lahore
12. Wazir Khan Mosque
13. Rohtas Fort
14. Noor Mahal, Bahawalpur
15. Tomb of Jahangir

Other Places.
Derawar Fort, Near Bahawalpur)
Khewra Salt Mine
Katas Raj Temple

All list-
Hunza Valley Hunza
Badshahi Mosque Lahore
Masjid Wazir Khan (Wazir Khan Mosque) Lahore
Faisal Mosque Islamabad
Margalla Hills Islamabad
Saif-ul-Muluk Lake Naran
Pir Sohawa Islamabad
Pakistan Monument Museum Islamabad
Dolmen Mall Clifton Karachi
Lahore Fort (Shahi Qila) Lahore
Deosai National Park Skardu
PAF Museum Karachi
Daman-e-Koh Islamabad
Altit Fort Hunza
Mohatta Palace Museum Karachi
Mazar-E-Quaid Karachi
Lahore Museum Lahore
Pakistan monument Islamabad
Army Museum Lahore
Saidpur Village Islamabad
Walled City of Lahore Authority Lahore
Frere Hall Karachi
Rawal Lake Islamabad
Baltit Fort Karimabad
Jilani Park Lahore
Lahore Guided tours Lahore
Architectural Buildings , Castles
Rohtas Fort Qila Rohtas
Tomb Shah Rukne Alam
Attabad lake Hunza
Margalla Hills
K2 Mountain
Peer Chanasi
Thandiani

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Dolmen Mall Clifton Karachi

No offence but how is a mall a tourist attraction?

 

[Dark-Destroyer]

All tours should have foreign language speaking guides also we should offer many excursions all over Pakistan

 

[jupiter2007]

No offence but how is a mall a tourist attraction?

Why not? Don’t you want to promote local economy? Tour packages should also have option to visit local market/mall. Malls are more secure than open markets.
If it’s raining outside, tourists can spend few hours in the mall. They can buy made in Pakistan products from gift shops in the mall. They can eat at different restaurants in the mall. It’s all about innovation ideas to promote tourism and promoting local industries. Just look at the Alibaba website for Made in Pakistan products...

Just few simple things that come in mind..
Gift cards
Key chains
Coins
Refrigerator magnets
T-Shirts
Clothing
Leather jackets
Marble products
Brace products
Wood products
Pottery.
Small Minar E Pakistan replica.
Jf-17 replica

 

[Cobra Arbok]

Imran Khan sounds like a smart, practical leader to prioritize tourism. High tourism= good reputation= more investment. India is a good example of this, as the Incredible India campaign has boosted tourism and India's overall reputation. Which is probably why news about rape and lynching and Kashmir is often overlooked in western media.

However, IK faces an uphill challenge in getting more tourists to come. Its kind of a paradox because although tourism improves reputation, a good reputation is needed to attract tourists, and Pakistan's reputation is not that great. Not to mention, many Western tourists only want to lie on a beach and go shopping in malls(That's why the Carribean is so popular). They simply are not interested in the stuff South Asia as a whole has to offer, which is history, culture, and natural beauty. And yes, it will be hard for Pakistan to compete with India, since India already has an established and growing tourism industry.
It does seem like IK at least has the right idea though. Best of luck.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Why not? Don’t you want to promote local economy? Tour packages should also have option to visit local market/mall. Malls are more secure than open markets.
If it’s raining outside, tourists can spend few hours in the mall. They can buy made in Pakistan products from gift shops in the mall. They can eat at different restaurants in the mall. It’s all about innovation ideas to promote tourism and promoting local industries. Just look at the Alibaba website for Made in Pakistan products...

Good point. I was looking at from "inside the box".

 

[jupiter2007]

Good point. I was looking at from "inside the box".

Also, these tour companies can hire “Tour guide” (can be male and female) who are educated so they can communicate with foreign and Chinese Tourists. Each tour can have multiple tour guides. It will certainly reduce unemployment.
Tourism industry is huge and it will promote local industries including hotel, transportation, Resturants, gift shops, etc.

Imran Khan sounds like a smart, practical leader to prioritize tourism. High tourism= good reputation= more investment. India is a good example of this, as the Incredible India campaign has boosted tourism and India's overall reputation. Which is probably why news about rape and lynching and Kashmir is often overlooked in western media.

However, IK faces an uphill challenge in getting more tourists to come. Its kind of a paradox because although tourism improves reputation, a good reputation is needed to attract tourists, and Pakistan's reputation is not that great. Not to mention, many Western tourists only want to lie on a beach and go shopping in malls(That's why the Carribean is so popular). They simply are not interested in the stuff South Asia as a whole has to offer, which is history, culture, and natural beauty. And yes, it will be hard for Pakistan to compete with India, since India already has an established and growing tourism industry.
It does seem like IK at least has the right idea though. Best of luck.

Since india is now a epicenter of rape....it’s becoming hard core Hindu countries which runs by Hindu extremismt. Pakistani still very much a secular country....with right approach we can easily attract these tourists to Pakistan.

 

[Cobra Arbok]

Also, these tour companies can hire “Tour guide” (can be male and female) who are educated so they can communicate with foreign and Chinese Tourists. Each tour can have multiple tour guides. It will certainly reduce unemployment.
Tourism industry is huge and it will promote local industries including hotel, transportation, Resturants, gift shops, etc.



Since india is now a epicenter of rape....it’s becoming hard core Hindu countries which runs by Hindu extremismt. Pakistani still very mild country, with right approach we can easily attract these tourists to Pakistan.

That's not what the west thinks is it? If it did, we would not receive over ten million tourists a year(ten times as many as Pakistan). And you completely missed the point of my post. I was simply listing some real challenges Pakistan faces in attracting tourists. I also akhowledged these same challenges are faced by India. The difference is India has created a successful and growing tourist industry. I think it would be a good idea for Mr. Khan to learn from India and create something like "Incredible India" for Pakistan.

 

[jupiter2007]

That's not what the west thinks is it? If it did, we would not receive over ten million tourists a year(ten times as many as Pakistan). And you completely missed the point of my post. I was simply listing some real challenges Pakistan faces in attracting tourists. I also akhowledged these same challenges are faced by India. The difference is India has created a successful and growing tourist industry. I think it would be a good idea for Mr. Khan to learn from India and create something like "Incredible India" for Pakistan.

I agree as i have been to many places in India. I still remember the guided tour to Agra. I have meet 3rd generation photographer and tour guide in Taj Mahal.

We have many things to learn in terms of developing tourism industry in Pakistan. It would be good idea to invite Indians for consultations about Tourism.

 

[ALi Rizwan]

LOL!

What? How?

Its simply a statement without substance

Addressing a gathering of supporters in the mountain resort town of Nathia Gali, Khan said that this area was better than Switzerland in term of scenic beauty.

Neither tourism can be a priority for Pakistan at the moment nor it has mean to do so?

For Tourism
First improve Law and Order although i fear that Khan Sb might reverse what we have gain
(Releasing terrorist/facilitator without correcting Judiciary/Prosecution system) & tackling extremism for that Khan sb has Zero Courage.

Secondly infrastructure for that you need money & money we don't have.