Why Pakistanis In The Otherworldly Highlands Aren’t Happy To See Pakistani Tourists

By Diaa Hadid

An informal dump in far northern Pakistan where residents hurl medical and tourist trash. The trash is frequently incinerated, sending up plumes of foul-smelling smoke right near a glacial lake frequented by tourists.

In the far northern region of snow-capped peaks, glaciers, rivers and orchards, domestic visitors are earning a bad reputation.

(Image credit: Diaa Hadid/NPR)

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