Tourism in shreds!

Since Afghan war in late 1980s, Pakistan has been a front line state for terrorism. The nation questions in 2013, about the consequences of the acts of the agencies, supreme powers and top management, done years ago. It's sad that the people, whose fate was decided decades ago have remained oblivious for so long. The corrupt system took advantage of this naivety and brought the situation to such an extreme where there is no reverting back. 

Almost every sector of the economy has been hit by this wave of terrorism but the sector for which the heart bleeds is tourism. Tourism is the industry that not only benefits the whole nation but it is the reason, so many people earn their livelihood in places, where there are no other opportunities. All year long. the natives of far away lands, wait for the sun to shine on their frozen lands, so that birds may chirp again and give them the good news of foreigners' arrival. The newcomers bring life , color and joy to those areas that remain isolated from the rest of the country for many long and cold months. 

Its such a shame that the heartless people in power destroyed a whole circle of life for the sake of nothing. We are all aloof , who wins in this situation? 

The brave mountain lovers, who wouldn't stop anyway, make their way to the northern areas of Pakistan but the recent killing of 11 tourists at Nanga Parbat base has shaken everybody badly. At what height and what depth will the enemies go to destroy this land of pure? The innocent people of Diamer, Bonernala, Askole, Chilas and many more villages must be bewildered at the brutal happenings. They must be thinking how can a man be so heartless, so cruel. The ones living in areas surrounded by huge cold mountains, have hearts of gold and innocence of hares. Why take away their hopes, their lives, their income, their joys?

Also, its a big unjust to the people who dream to climb the peaks and mountains. Who have this love flowing in their blood and who live for it. Taking the chance away from them to look at the nature in eye, how fair is it!? 

Pakistan's government should give this a serious thought. May be when you are sitting in an expensive car and travelling on the roads of Islamabad, you don't realize this as a problem but once you start trekking on a trail leading to a giant structure, you forget about the beauty and luxuries that money can buy. Its just you and the nature.

The resources we have today, are unlimited but the time to secure them is very limited.

Its high time to wake up and smell the coffee!