The “Occupation” of the Tourism Industry in Gilgit-Baltistan: An In-Depth Analysis

In the wake of public unrest over rising wheat prices in the Gilgit-Baltistan region, the government of Pakistan has introduced new measures to assert its influence in the area, potentially at the cost of the local population’s economic freedom. Following recommendations from the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), the government has established a new government-owned company tasked with developing tourism in Pakistan. The aim is to transform Pakistan into a tourism-friendly destination...