In a bid to promote tourism in Pakistan, Imran Khan’s government is leaving no stone unturned to invite foreigners to visit our homeland.
It’s latest effort ‘Pakistan Tourism Summit 2019’ in Islamabad is one of its important initiatives to promote tourism.
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Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry presented Pakistan’s vision in this regard at the summit
“We have a strong idea in changing the visa policy regime, now itโs time to present this idea. We need media support to present this idea. It will take time but Pakistan has a great future and great leadership”
From Eva Zu Beck, Trevor James to Mark Weins; a number of international bloggers have been invited to speak at the forum and encourage the world to witness Pakistan’s hospitality.
However, Pakistan Tourism Summit faced massive backlash for ignoring local travel influencers.ย
Is this a joke? I am so incredibly sick of #Pakistan not getting over its colonial mindset. This is #NayaPakistan where #PakistanTourismSummit is happening and not one Pakistani has been featured but instead it's your white vloggers (dupatta on head is always a bonus). Ugh. pic.twitter.com/uFFOpHbmES
— Zana Aslam Khan (@zanakhan) April 3, 2019
While I appreciate GOPโs effort to bolster tourism by holding first #PakistanTourismSummit, it would have been icing on the cake had they invited local trekkers/ bloggers who travelled to unexplored areas, took photos and compelled those who are now part of the Panel of summit.
— Discover Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ | ูพุงฺฉุณุชุงู (@PakistanNature) April 3, 2019
@ImranKhanPTI How to be a successful vlogger in Pakistan?
BE WHITE.Matlab #PakistanTourismSummit hai but not a single Pakistani. So much for colonial mindsets… ๐
— The Striving Soul (@iamartalpur) April 3, 2019
It's time we start supporting our own people & understand that the real strength lies WITHIN.
Kindly comment with constructive feedback only. No hate comments for the guests – they're doing their best to promote a good image & we're really thankful ๐#PakistanTourismSummit pic.twitter.com/aD6K4tcxqe
— AmbyZee The FreeBird (@Cheese_Pakora) April 3, 2019
However, Mooroo is all praises for such an effort and believes that we should all encourage the promotion of Pakistan’s tourism.
International Tourism can be better promoted by International vloggers, local vloggers love their country and love exploration, we dont need support. We love Pakistan. If we end up promoting tourism, Great! Let others come promote Pakistan its in our interest. #Pakistanzindabad
— Mooroo (@Mooroo4) April 4, 2019
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