Published on, Sept. 22 -- September 22, 2025 3:13 AM

Pakistan's government has the capacity to generate an annual revenue of $30-40 billion via tourism through its diverse landscape and various offerings, the Prime Minister's Coordinator for Tourism Sardar Yasir Ilyas said on Sunday.

Pakistan is home to some of the tallest mountains in the world, picturesque valleys, historical monuments built by ancient civilizations and religious sites that attract thousands of tourists every year.

However, surging militancy and poor infrastructure have hampered Islamabad's attempts to tap into its tourism potential and generate revenue enough to boost its economy.

In an exclusive interview with the state-run Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), Ilya...