Situation has improved post-2014 in the wake of the military operations
KARACHI: The e-visa facilitation under the current government for tourists from 175 countries will revive and revamp the tourism sector in the country only if the socio-political conditions in the country are equally favourable and attractive to foreign visitors.
Undeniably, the situation has improved post-2014 in the wake of the military operations, yet that is not enough for a drastic change, especially when internal happenings continue to darken and tarnish the image of the country.
With special focus on opportunities lying outside Pakistan, not only is the government trying to attract foreign visitors but is also biting on the investments and savings of expatriate Pakistanis.
However, these steps are far-fetched and have less probability of fruitful results until the government offers the Pakistani diaspora what previous governments have failed to offer.
Sameera Omair
Published in The Express Tribune, January 27th, 2019.
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