Dear Readers, As you know, Pakistan is an important participant of the coalition. Pakistan has always been and will remain to be against all forms of terrorism. The political structure of Pakistan has never been more stable than what it is now. Under the leadership of General Pervaiz Musharaf (President of Pakistan), we have made many wise decisions to promote all aspects of the economy. The government is greatly concerned about the future of Pakistan and has placed great emphasis on Tourism which is very important for Pakistan because of it's beautiful natural assets.
At the moment, it's the month of Ramadan in which people fast from dawn till dusk. Prayers are held in the evening after which people engage in various festivities. Merchants have decorated their shops to attract more customers during the holy month. We can see happy faces filling the streets of the markets. Young boys play cricket while girls jump rope near their homes.
There is complete peace inside Pakistan. It's borders are being guarded by one of the world's best army. The streets of it's cities are safe. It's shopping centers and markets are lined up with all sorts of goods. The government has closed all Afghan consulates inside Pakistan until a stable and broad-based government is established inside Afghanistan.
Pakistan is also supporting the UN decision during the Bonn conference of a temporary kingdom of Afghanistan under the former king (Zahir Shah) for six months which will later lead to a broad based government.
All trekking routes are open as before and there are no restrictions. People in small villages along the routes still await you waving and there is nothing out of the ordinary.