[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The Afghan government has appointed a Minister of State for tourism as efforts are underway to increase the number of global tourist with an aim to increase the government income.Ooh! Mom! Take me there!
A presidential front man Shah Hussain Murtazawi said President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani
...former chancellor of Kabul University, now president of Afghanistan. Before returning to Afghanistan in 2002 he was a scholar of political science and anthropology. He worked at the World Bank working on international development assistance. As Finance Minister of Afghanistan between July 2002 and December 2004, he led Afghanistan's attempted economic recovery until the Karzais stole all the money. ..
has appointed Ghulam Nabi Farahi as Minister of State for Tourism through a presidential decree.
Just the man! Just the man!
The decree states that Mr. Farahi has been appointed for the post in accordance with the Article 142 of the constitution of Afghanistan for developing and expanding tourism, attraction of investment, and introduction of the historic culture of the country.
Yep. That'll work.
Afghanistan is a landlocked country with beautiful natural sceneries and historical sites which have long been attracting tourists from around the globe. But the number of tourists visiting the country has reportedly reduced by a large extent during the recent years amid growing violence.
Golly shucks. I wonder why?