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IT is a truth universally acknowledged that Pakistan’s tourism industry is a potential shot in the arm for the country’s deflated economy. On Monday, Prime Minister Imran Khan said as much to a gathering of Tiger Force volunteers in Naran. Surely, there is no dearth of breathtaking natural landscapes in the country, and few can compete with traditional Pakistani hospitality. Why then should international tourism be confined to a few areas in the country and Pakistan remain excluded from the list of nations that people want to visit at least once in their lifetime? As with other industries, tourism too cannot flourish without proper planning, investment, marketing and sound government policies. Despite the growth of the domestic tourism industry, many popular destinations lack modern amenities such as high-speed internet and cashless banking, at times even a proper Basic Health Unit. Moreover, the country remained in the grip of violent elements for a number of years. Large-scale