What does a British mother-in-law and a journalist have in common? Visit Pakistan, they say
What does the mother-in-law of England’s greatest cricketer and the Daily Telegraph’s chief political commentator have in common? Pakistan is a great place to visit.
NEWS REPORTS
If there was a top ten poll of which countries are mentioned the most in the international news then Pakistan would be in that top ten.
THE TRUE STORY
There is a beautifully superb side to Pakistan– a story of unspoilt beauty, friendly people, fancy flora and fauna and fascinating historic architecture. A land that Peter Osborne, chief political correspondent at the Daily Telegraph enjoyed, reported upon in positive terms and even fell in love with. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/pakistan/9100507/Are-we-wrong-about-Pakistan.html)
What Peter Osborne says:
WARM WONDERS
“Indeed, the Pakistan that is barely documented in the West – and that I have come to know and love – is a wonderful, warm and fabulously hospitable country.”
MORAL STATURE
“During my extensive travels through this country, I have met people of truly amazing moral stature.”
PERFECTLY SAFE
“There is the sheer beauty of the country. Contrary to popular opinion, much of Pakistan is perfectly safe to visit so long as elementary precautions are taken, and, where necessary, a reliable local guide secured.”
- There is the sheer beauty of the country
FULFILLED LIVES"I have made many friends here, and they live normal, fulfilled family lives."
AMAZING HOLIDAY LOCATIONS
“Indeed there is no reason at all why foreigners should not holiday in some of Pakistan’s amazing holiday locations.”
THE WORLD’S SECOND HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IS IN PAKISTAN“Take Gilgit-Baltistan in the north, where three of the world’s greatest mountain ranges – the Hindu Kush, the Himalayas and the Karakorams — meet. This area, easily accessible by plane from the Pakistani capital of Islamabad, is a paradise for climbers, hikers, fishermen and botanists. K2 – the world’s second-highest mountain – is in Gilgit, as are some of the largest glaciers outside the polar regions.”
- "I have made many friends here, and they live normal, fulfilled family lives." (Peter Osborne)
POLO PARADISE
“Go to Shandur, 12,000ft above sea level, which every year hosts a grand polo tournament between the Gilgit and Chitral polo teams in a windswept ground flanked by massive mountain ranges.”
THE WORLD’S FIRST URBAN CULTURE
“Or travel south to Mohenjo-Daroand Harappa, cradle of the Indus Valley civilisation which generated the world’s first urban culture, parallel with Egypt and ancient Sumer, approximately 5,000 years ago.”
STRENGTH TINGED WITH HUMOUR
“More remarkable, by far, is how safe it [Pakistan[ remains, thanks to the strength and good humour of its people.”
MOTHERLY LOVE
The mother-in-law of Ian Botham went toPakistanand this is what she said: “The country and its people have absolutely blown me away.”
LOVING LAHORE
After a trip round Lahore’s old town she said:“I could not have imagined seeing some of the sights I have seen today. They were indefinable and left me feeling totally humbled and totally privileged.”
P.S. from Peter Osborne“Mrs Waller is telling the truth. And if you don’t believe me, please visit and find out for yourself.” (Mrs Waller – mother-in-law of English’s greatest criticeker, Ian Botham).
Pic credit: Imran Sharif - transport pic. Adil for the pics of the mountains.
- The transport treasure of Pakistan
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