Pahalgam turns into ghost town after April 22 terror attack
Once a vibrant tourist hub, Pahalgam now faces economic collapse after the deadly April 22, 2025 attack killed 28 people, mostly tourists. Mass cancellations, shuttered businesses, falling stock prices, and deepening financial stress threaten the livelihoods of thousands. Experts warn of long-term reputational and economic damage, reversing recent growth gains in Kashmir’s tourism-driven economy.