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Kashmir: Tourism struggles post Pahalgam attack

Mohammad Abu Bakar in Srinagar
July 29, 2025

Tourism is a major source of income in India-administered Kashmir. But the Pahalgam attack on April 22 brought uncertainty to the industry.

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In recent years, the Indian government has promoted Jammu and Kashmir as a tourist destination. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, authorities closed 48 tourist spots in the region. The sudden shutdown has caused major financial losses.

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