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Tourism in Pakistan is a growing industry.[1] In 2010,Lonely Planet termedPakistan "tourism's 'next big thing'". The country is geographically and ethnically diverse, and has a number of historical and cultural heritage sites.Condé Nast Traveller ranked Pakistan The Best Holiday Destination for 2020[2] and also declared it the third-highest potential adventure destination in the world for 2020.[2] As security in the country improves, tourism increases; in two years, it has increased by more than 300%.[3]
In 2018, the British Backpacker Society ranked Pakistan the world's top adventure travel destination, describing the country as "one of the friendliest countries on earth, with mountain scenery that is beyond anyone's wildest imagination".[4]Forbes ranked Pakistan as one of the ‘coolest places’ to visit in 2019.[5] TheWorld Economic Forum'sTravel and Tourism Competitiveness Report placed Pakistan in the top 25 percent of global destinations for itsWorld Heritage Sites, which range from the mangroves in theIndus delta to theIndus Valley civilization sites includingMohenjo-daro andHarappa.[6]
According to the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Pakistan's GDP in 2015 was US$328.3 million, constituting 2.8% of the total GDP.[7] According to theWorld Travel and Tourism Council, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to Pakistan's GDP in 2016 wasRs. 793 billion (equivalent toRs. 4.0 trillion or US$14 billion in 2021), constituting 2.7% of the total GDP.[8] By 2025, thegovernment predicts tourism will contributeRs. 1 trillion (US$3.6 billion) to thePakistani economy.[9]
In October 2006, one year after the2005 Kashmir earthquake,The Guardian released a list of "the top five tourist sites in Pakistan" to help the country's tourism industry.[10] The sites includedLahore, theKarakoram Highway,Karimabad andLake Saiful Muluk. To promote the country's cultural heritage, in 2007, Pakistan launched the "Visit Pakistan" marketing campaign that involved events including fairs, religious festivals, regional sporting events, arts and craft shows, folk festivals and openings of historical museums.[11]
In 2013, over half a million tourists visited Pakistan, contributing $298 million; these figures have since risen to over 6.6 million tourists in 2018.[12] By comparison, Pakistan's domestic tourism industry is estimated at 50 million tourists who travel in the country on short trips usually between May and August.[13] The largest inflow of tourists are from the United Kingdom, followed by the United States and China.[14][15]
Major tourist attractions in Pakistan include the ruin ofMohenjo-daro andHarappa, the Himalayanhill stations.[16] Pakistan is home to severalmountain peaks over 7,000 metres (23,000 feet), includingK2, which draw adventurers and mountaineers from around the world.[17] The north of Pakistan has many old fortresses, ancient architecture and theHunza andChitral valleys, which are home to smallKalash communities andFairy Meadows, and theDiamer District ofGilgit Baltistan.Punjab province has the historic city ofLahore, Pakistan's cultural capital, with many examples ofMughal architecture such asBadshahi Masjid,Shalimar Gardens,Tomb of Jahangir andLahore Fort.[citation needed]
In the 1960s Pakistan was part of the "hippie trail" stretching from Europe to Asia. That tourism disappeared in the 1970s with the conversion from a liberal government to anIslamized Pakistan under dictatorMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq. Due to subsequentTaliban andal-Qaeda influence, especially after theSeptember 11 attacks, westerners became the target of local branches of those terror organizations. Domestic tourism also slowed as a result of terrorism and anti-terror military operations which had taken the lives of more than 65,000 in Pakistan between 2001 and 2018.[18]
In 2019, Pakistan increased the availability oftravel visas in a bid to increase tourism to the country. The new program grants visas on arrival to travelers from 50 countries, including the United States. Citizens of another 175 countries can apply for visas on the internet. Previously, visas could only be obtained from Pakistani embassies abroad.[19]
Pakistan is subdivided into provincesBalochistan,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,Punjab andSindh; the federal territoryIslamabad Capital Territory; and autonomous regionsAzad Kashmir andGilgit-Baltistan.[20]
Gilgit-Baltistan includes some of the highest peaks in the world, includingK2, the world's second-highest peak. Gilgit Baltistan's landscape includes mountains, lakes, glaciers and valleys. The province is also visited for its landmarks, culture, history and people.[21] K2 Basecamp,Deosai,Naltar,Fairy MeadowsBagrot Valley andHushe valley are common tourist destinations in the province.[22]
Balochistan is Pakistan's largest province by area, constituting approximately 43% of the country. Balochistan is home to one of the oldestNeolithic (7000 BC to c. 2500 BC) sites in archaeology.Mehrgarh andNausharo was an ancient city that is linked to theIndus Valley civilization. Ancient sites dating back 800 years are theNausherwani tombs atQila Ladgasht. There was an ancient port at the site ofOraea that was used during theHellenistic civilisation.[23]
Quetta is the provincial capital of Balochistan. Sites of interest include the protectedHazarganji-Chiltan National Park,Hanna Lake, Quetta Geological Museum, Balochistan Arts Council Library, Quetta Archaeological Museum and Command and Staff College Museum. TheQuaid-e-Azam Residency is in the city ofZiarat "famous for having the world's largest and oldestjuniper forests".Sibi is an important historical city in which theJirga Hall has a collection of pieces that were found at the archaeological sites of Mehrgarh, Nasshero and Pirak. The annual Sibi Festival includes a horse and cattle show.
The province includes severalmountain passes. TheBolan Pass was the main entrance to the provincial city ofQuetta; others include Lak Pass,Khojak Pass and Harnai Pass. The Balochistan coastline extends from the boundary ofSindh province to theIranian border, measuring over 750 km (470 miles). The city ofGwadar has thelargest port in the province and is based near the ancient area ofMakran.Pasni is a medium-sized town that is known for fishing. Along theMakran Coastal Highway, there are several rock formations, as well asKund Malir and theHingol National Park.
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Sindh is located in south-eastern Pakistan. The province is known for its religious heritage and rapid urbanisation and was home to the ancientIndus Valley civilisation.Mohenjo-daro near the city ofLarkana was one of the largest city-settlements in South Asia and is an officialUNESCO World Heritage Site. TheChaukhandi tombs are another example of ancient Sindhi andBalochi heritage located nearthe town of Landi. Another ancient cityAror is located near the city ofSukkur.Kahu-Jo-Darro is an ancient Buddhist archaeological site nearMirpurkhas where a Buddhiststupa was excavated.
The first arrival ofIslam in South Asia took place inKarachi. A number of sites within the province have led archaeologists to suggest this.Makli Hill is one of the largestnecropolises in the world and is home to a number of ancient tombs and graves of Islamic dynasties. TheTalpurMirs ofHyderabad also left a number of sites including,Tombs of Talpur Mirs, Faiz Mahal inKhairpur,Qasim Fort,Pacco Qillo and theKot Diji Fort inKot Diji; and theRanikot Fort was built during the Islam invasion. Sindh has a number of cultural shrines and mausoleums includingThatta,Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai,Lal Shahbaz Qalander,Shahjahan Mosque,Mazar-e-Quaid, Minar-e-Mir Masum Shah,Bhambore andGarhi Khuda Bakhsh.
Karachi is the provincial capital of the province andlargest city of Pakistan. It is home to the founder of the nationMohammad Ali Jinnah, whose tomb atMazar-e-Quaid is the most iconic mausoleum in Pakistan. ThePort of Karachi is the country's largest post followed by the second largest,Port Qasim. The city has a number of cultural sites includingMohatta Palace,National Museum of Pakistan,Empress Market,Frere Hall,Jehangir Kothari Parade,Karachi Municipal Corporation Building and theHindu Gymkhana. There are several beaches within the city, some of the most famous areClifton Beach,French Beach,Sandspit Beach andManora Island.
The province forms the basin of theIndus River and has a number of lakes, includingKeenjhar Lake,Manchar Lake and Bakri Waro Lake.Kirthar National Park is a protected reserve for several wildlife species. The Thar Desert is also located in the province which adjoins Punjab and India. TheGreat Rann of Kutch is a protected wetland site in the province, which has two wildlife sanctuaries; theRann of Kutch Wildlife Sanctuary and theNara Desert Wildlife Sanctuary. TheSukkur Barrage was built to alleviate famines caused by lack of rain.
Port Grand Food and Entertainment Complex is a recreational area in the centre of Karachi that was built along the waterfront of the 19th-centuryNative Jetty Bridge. The complex is expected to attract up to 5,000 visitors a day and is a major hub of shopping, dining, cultural and coastal recreational activities. Port Grand is located onNapier Mole Bridge, which is historically significant to the city, and the 19th-centuryNative Jetty Bridge.[24]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is located in the north-west region of Pakistan and is popular with adventurers and explorers. The province has a varied landscape ranging from rugged mountains, valleys, hills and farms. There are a number of Buddhist archaeological sites from theGandhara civilisation such asTakht Bhai andPushkalavati, and other Buddhist and Hindu archaeological sites includingBala Hisar Fort,Butkara Stupa,Kanishka stupa,Chakdara,Panjkora Valley andSehri Bahlol.
The province's capital city isPeshawar, which is home to a number of sites includingBala Hisar Fort,Peshawar Museum, archaeological site ofGor Khuttree,Mohabbat Khan Mosque, old city ofSethi Mohallah,Jamrud Fort, theSphola Stupa and the market atQissa Khwani Bazaar. The cityDera Ismail Khan is known as the entrance into the province from Punjab and Balochistan, and for its Hindu ruins atKafir Kot.Mardan city has Buddhist ruins atShahbaz Garhi.In the north of the province is theSwat valley One of the most important cities in the province isMansehra, which is a major stop for tourists setting out to theNorthern Areas andAzad Kashmir. The city is connected by theKarakoram Highway, which ends in China. Along the route, there are several stops including theKaghan Valley,Balakot,Naran,Shogran, LakeSaiful Mulook andBabusar Top. There are also several other sites that attract a large number of tourists every year includingAyubia,Batkhela,Chakdara,Saidu Sharif,Kalam Valley andHindu Kush mountain range inChitral.[25]
Several mountain passes run through the province. One of the most famous is theKhyber Pass, which links Afghanistan with Pakistan. The trade route sees a large number of trucks and lorries transporting goods in and out of the region. TheBabusar Pass connects Thak Nala withChilas on the Karakorum Highway. TheLowari Pass connects Chitral withDir via theLowari Tunnel. The highest mountain pass in Pakistan is theShandur Pass, which connects Chitral toGilgit and is known as the "Roof of the World". The pass is the centre of theHindukush,Pamir andKarakoram ranges.
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Punjab is the second-largest province in Pakistan. It is known for its ancient cultural heritage and its religious diversity. TheIndus Valley civilisation once ruled the region and a significant archaeological find was discovered at the ancient city ofHarrapa. TheGandhara civilisation was also dominant at the site ofTaxila in the north of Punjab. Several other civilisations such as Greeks, Central Asians and Persians ruled Punjab, leaving a number of sites that still exist today. Islam arrived in the region during the rule of theUmayyad Caliphate followed by theGhaznavids. TheMughals took control of the region and ruled its land for several centuries. The Mughal heritage remained strong in Punjab with a large number of forts, tombs and monuments sintact today. TheDurrani Empire ruled Punjab after the fall of the Mughal Empire for a short period following the rise of theSikh Empire. The strong control of the Sikhs also left a number of sites that have remained intact throughout Punjab. TheBritish Raj took control of the region until theindependence.
Tourism in Punjab is regulated by theTourism Development Corporation of Punjab.[26] The province has a number of large cosmopolitan cities, including the provincial capitalLahore. Major visitor attractions there includeLahore Fort andShalimar Gardens, which are now recognisedWorld Heritage Sites. TheWalled City of Lahore,Badshahi Mosque,Wazir Khan Mosque,Tomb of Jahangir and Nur Jahan,Tomb of Asaf Khan,Chauburji and other major sites are visited by tourists each year.
Rawalpindi is a famous hill station stop for tourists.[27] ThePharwala Fort, which was built by an ancient Hindu civilisation, is on the outskirts of the city. The city ofSheikhupura also has a number of sites from the Mughal Empire, including the World Heritage-listedRohtas Fort nearJhelum. TheKatasraj temple in the city ofChakwal is a major destination for Hindu devotees. TheKhewra Salt Mines is one of the oldest mines in South Asia.Faisalabad'sclock tower and eight bazaars were designed to represent theUnion Jack.[28]
The province's southward is arid.Multan is known for itsmausoleums of saints andSufi pirs. TheMultan Museum and Nuagaza tombs are significant attractions in the city. The city ofBahawalpur is located near theCholistan andThar deserts.Derawar Fort in theCholistan Desert is the site for the annualCholistan Jeep Rally. The city is also near the ancient site ofUch Sharif which was once aDelhi Sultanate stronghold. TheNoor Mahal, Sadiq Ghar Palace and Darbar Mall were built during the reign of theNawabs. TheLal Suhanra National Park is a major zoological garden on the outskirts of the city.
Azad Kashmir is situated in the northern part of the country. The northern part ofAzad Kashmir encompasses the lower part of theHimalayas, including Jamgarh Peak 4,734 metres (15,531 ft).Sarwali Peak in theNeelum Valley is the highest peak in the province.Ganga Choti is a peak in Bagh.[29] The province is fertile, green and mountainous.[30]
Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city, is located on thePothohar Plateau in the north-eastern part of the country betweenRawalpindi District and theMargalla Hills National Park to the north. The region has historically been a part of the crossroads of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with theMargalla Pass acting as the gateway between the two regions.Faisal Mosque (the largest mosque in South Asia,Margalla Hills National Park,Daman-i-Koh,Pakistan Monument,Rawal Lake,Simli Lake andFatima Jinnah Park are among the tourist attractions in the territory.[31][32] It is ranked as the second most-beautiful capital city in the world.[33]
The table lists information about each World Heritage Site in Pakistan.
| Name | Image | Region | Period | UNESCO data | Description | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro |  | Sindh, Pakistan27°19′45″N68°8′20″E / 27.32917°N 68.13889°E /27.32917; 68.13889 (Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro) | 26th century BC to 19th century BC | 138; 1980; ii, iii | Moenjodaro is anarchaeological site located on the right bank of theIndus River inLarkana District ofSindh. Dating back to the beginning of third millennium BC, the 5000-year-old city was one of the largest and earliest urbanized settlements in South Asia. The ruins were first discovered in 1922 and major excavations were carried out in the 1930s, however after 1965 further excavations were banned due to weathering and disintegration. Only one-third of the site has been revealed so far and site conservation works have been on-going since then. | [34] |
| Taxila |  | nearmodern Taxila, inPunjab, Pakistan 33°46′45″N72°53′15″E / 33.77917°N 72.88750°E /33.77917; 72.88750 (Taxila) | 5th century BC to second century AD | 139; 1980; iii, vi | Taxila is an archaeological site located in theRawalpindi District, 30 km northwest ofIslamabad. The city dates back to theGandhara period and contains the ruins of the Gandhāran city of Takṣaśilā which was an important Hindu and Buddhist centre, and is still considered a place of religious and historical sanctity in those traditions. | [35] |
| Buddhist Ruins ofTakht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains atSahr-i-Bahlol |  | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan34°19′15″N71°56′45″E / 34.32083°N 71.94583°E /34.32083; 71.94583 (Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol) | 1st century | 140; 1980; iv | Takht-i-Bahi, meaningspring throne, is a Buddhist monastic complex dating to the first century BC located on top of a 152 m high hill. The ruins are located about 16 km fromMardan and 80 km fromPeshawar. Sahr-i-Bahlol is a small fortified city, dating from the same era, located near Takht-i-Bahi. The historical complex is a complete Buddhist monastery consisting of four main groups; the Court of Stupas, a monastic complex, a temple complex, and a tantric monastic complex. | [36] |
| Fort andShalamar Gardens in Lahore |  | Punjab, Pakistan31°35′25″N74°18′35″E / 31.59028°N 74.30972°E /31.59028; 74.30972 (Fort and Shalamar Gardens in Lahore) | 1556 | 171; 1981; i, ii, iii | The Fort and Shalamar Gardens inLahore are two distinct royal complexes from theMughal era. The Fort is located at the northwest corner of theWalled City of Lahore and has been destroyed and rebuilt several times during its history. The Shalamar Gardens are example ofMughal Gardens which were constructed by the emperorShah Jahan in 1642. The gardens are influenced by Persian and Islamic traditions and cover 16 hectares of land area. | [37] |
| Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta |  | Sindh, Pakistan24°46′0″N67°54′0″E / 24.76667°N 67.90000°E /24.76667; 67.90000 (Historical Monuments at Makli, Thatta) | 14th century to 18th century | 143; 1981; iii | Makli is anecropolis in the archaeological city ofThatta dating back to the 14th century. The monuments and mausoleums in Makli are built from high quality stone, brick, and glazed tiles representing the civilization of Sindh of the time. Tombs of famous saints and rulers includingJam Nizamuddin II are still preserved and are evidence of Hindu, Mughal, and Islamic architecture. | [38] |
| Rohtas Fort |  | Punjab, Pakistan32°57′45″N73°35′20″E / 32.96250°N 73.58889°E /32.96250; 73.58889 (Rohtas Fort) | 1541 | 586; 1997; ii, iv | Rohtas Fort is a garrison fort built bySher Shah Suri, located about 16 km fromJhelum in Punjab, Pakistan. The fort is an exceptional example of Islamic military architecture, integrating artistic traditions from Turkey and the Indian subcontinent. It was built at a strategic location on a small hill alongside Kahan River to control the Ghakkars. Its name is derived from Rohtasgarh, the site of Sher Shah's victory in 1539 over a Hindu ruler. | [39] |
In 2004, theMinistry of Tourism pushed forward for new sites in Pakistan to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In total, 26 sites are awaiting to be categorised as of 2016 which include:[40][41]
Other landmarks and structures have not yet made the UNESCO Tentative List. Long before the creation of Pakistan after its partition from India in 1947, there existed diverse cultures and religions in the undivided India. India was the centre of various wars that led to several dynasties and tribes ruling its lands. They left behind landmarks, some of which have become national icons in Pakistan now whilst others need the attention of concerned authorities. Some of these include:
Post-independence Pakistan retained its heritage by constructing sites to commemorate its independence by blending styles and influences from the past. Some of these include:
Former Prime MinisterImran Khan planned to boost tourism to create millions of jobs.[42] In his first television address to the nation, he said; "Pakistan has huge tourism potential. We will promote tourism to strengthen the economy".[42] The tourism industry in Pakistan has witnessed a boom as law and order has improved across the country in the last five years. The country of 235 million is known for its hospitality globally. He decided to end mandatoryNo Objection Certificates for foreign tourists seeking to visit certain parts of the country to boost tourism.[43]
Military operations launched byPakistan armed forces during 2013–2017 against militants wiped out terrorism and militancy across the country, especially in northern areas, paving the way for the revival of tourism. TheGovernment of Pakistan has also eased the country's visa policy, which has played a key role in attracting a large number of foreign tourists.[42] "We are improving processes to issue tourist visas, in particular for groups and champion initiatives, which strengthen our visa on arrival program and eliminate NoC condition for high potential tourist destinations besides providing four-star accommodation at affordable cost", saidFawad Chaudhry, a minister in government.[42] He also said; "peace had been restored and the local and foreign tourists were coming in large numbers to visit the scenic places and heritage sites".[44]
The Imran Khan government organised the Pakistan Tourism Summit, which occurred on 2 and 3 April 2019 atJinnah Convention Centre, Islamabad, and was attended by Prime Minister Khan, Foreign MinisterShah Mehmood Qureshi, Interior Minister Shehryar Afridi, Information MinisterFawad Chaudhry, and some well-known international bloggers, who spoke about their experiences during the panel discussion and answered questions from the participants.[45] Due to these measures, 1.9 million tourists visited Pakistan in 2018 and as of 2020, tourism in the country has increased by more than 300%.[3]
In October 2006,The Guardian released what it described as "The top five tourist sites in Pakistan".[46] Pakistan was ranked 47 out of 200 countries in an analysis of theWorld Travel and Tourism Council's (WTTC) growth figures by Lovehomeswap.com,[47] which said, "If the country becomes more peaceful, visitor numbers are predicted to rise".[48][49]
| Rank | Location |
| 1 | Taxila |
| 2 | Lahore |
| 3 | The Karakoram Highway |
| 4 | Karimabad |
| 5 | Lake Saiful Muluk |
| 1990 | 1991 | 1992 | 1993 | 1994 | 1995 | 1996 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visitors[50] | - | - | - | - | 383,000 | 378,000 | 369,000 | 375,000 | 429,000 | 432,000 |
| 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visitors | 557,000 | 500,000 | 498,000 | 501,000 | 648,000 | 798,000 | 898,000 | 840,000 | 823,000 | 855,000 |
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013[51] | 2014[51] | 2015[52] | 2016[51] | 2017[53][54] | 2018[55] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visitors | 907,000 | 1,161,000 | 966,000 | 565,212 | 530,000 | 563,400 | 965,498 | 1,750,000 | 1,900,035 |
| Country | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 609,077 | 13,404 | 719,387 | 748,493 | 2,138,784 |
 United Kingdom | 500,833 | 3,729 | 149,986 | 244,612 | 484,744 |
 United States | 253,636 | 4,204 | 108,744 | 106,847 | 211,338 |
 India | 127,652 | 116 | 13,243 | 45,176 | 75,315 |
 Canada | 111,421 | 1,275 | 34,315 | 48,232 | 98,159 |
 Iran | 91,482 | 1,928 | 44,270 | 37,693 | 62,686 |
 China | 58,204 | 275 | 25,655 | 33,820 | 108,608 |
 Australia | 53,730 | 1,757 | 2,857 | 9,949 | 33,504 |
 Germany | 39,139 | 1,535 | 14,366 | 15,096 | 33,087 |
 Philippines | 29,326 | 524 | 20,749 | 27,382 | 29,176 |
 Italy | 27,250 | 470 | 10,955 | 10,116 | 20,565 |
 Spain | 25,871 | 436 | 8,732 | 9,016 | 14,365 |
 Norway | 19,265 | 375 | 7,005 | 8,268 | 21,188 |
 France | 17,192 | 455 | 8,424 | 8,489 | 17,808 |
 Netherlands | 14,664 | 422 | 5,964 | 6,416 | 13,231 |
 Turkey | 13,955 | 0 | 5,899 | 7,005 | 10,680 |
 Ireland | 11,571 | 125 | 3,337 | 4,425 | 9,849 |
 Malaysia | 11,334 | 1,387 | 495 | 2,232 | 8,679 |
 Bahrain | 11,188 | 129 | 6,182 | 5,303 | 11,780 |
 Belgium | 10,117 | 198 | 5,134 | 4,094 | 8,867 |
 Oman | 9,366 | 558 | 2,281 | 3,362 | 8,723 |
 South Africa | 9,321 | 661 | 2,468 | 3,854 | 8,774 |
 Denmark | 9,211 | 150 | 4,028 | 3,661 | 9,291 |
 Sweden | 8,656 | 310 | 3,539 | 3,380 | 7,376 |
 Saudi Arabia | 6,956 | 767 | 2,449 | 2,847 | 8,840 |
 Japan | 6,474 | 348 | 1,298 | 2,291 | 10,047 |
 Indonesia | 5,755 | 278 | 1,967 | 2,396 | 4,669 |
 Russia | 5,678 | 365 | 2,892 | 2,973 | 4,242 |
 Ukraine | 5,517 | 43 | 6,216 | 6,992 | 6,003 |
 Thailand | 5,336 | 826 | 1,609 | 1,192 | 4,880 |
 Myanmar | 5,088 | 69 | 2,851 | 3,754 | 3,906 |
 Sri Lanka | 4,657 | 553 | 2,069 | 2,844 | 5,471 |
 New Zealand | 4,331 | 91 | 363 | 1,039 | 3,116 |
 Portugal | 4,304 | 76 | 1,479 | 1,873 | 3,194 |
 Bangladesh | 3,967 | 524 | 1,387 | 2,188 | 3,796 |
 Switzerland | 3,405 | 184 | 1,363 | 1,427 | 3,383 |
 United Arab Emirates | 3,251 | 588 | 1,043 | 2,121 | 3,650 |
 Austria | 3,132 | 192 | 1,321 | 1,238 | 2,962 |
 Singapore | 3,014 | 170 | 286 | 730 | 3,584 |
 Egypt | 2,827 | 204 | 1,222 | 1,283 | 2,910 |
 Vietnam | 2,783 | 185 | 550 | 781 | 1,113 |
 Poland | 2,333 | 291 | 1,323 | 1,371 | 2,501 |
 Macau | 2,261 | 1 | 1,633 | 1,411 | 3,696 |
 Mozambique | 2,135 | 85 | 621 | 669 | 1,438 |
 Jordan | 1,904 | 189 | 535 | 715 | 2,319 |
 Kenya | 1,868 | 264 | 580 | 667 | 1,705 |
 Tanzania | 1,745 | 146 | 453 | 552 | 980 |
 Finland | 1,739 | 70 | 571 | 582 | 1,190 |
 Romania | 1,651 | 128 | 1,153 | 1,607 | 1,900 |
 Ethiopia | 1,610 | 50 | 234 | 281 | 474 |
 Greece | 1,559 | 60 | 966 | 1,158 | 1,612 |
 Nepal | 1,481 | 201 | 480 | 661 | 1,585 |
 Syria | 1,405 | 86 | 802 | 681 | 606 |
 Qatar | 1,249 | 62 | 381 | 469 | 1,347 |
 Yemen | 1,188 | 125 | 271 | 268 | 752 |
 Nigeria | 1,101 | 120 | 801 | 572 | 1,179 |
 Mauritius | 1,066 | 224 | 86 | 377 | 1,023 |
 Morocco | 1,029 | 115 | 302 | 452 | 900 |
 Iraq | 941 | 68 | 336 | 371 | 778 |
 Brazil | 915 | 97 | 177 | 320 | 666 |
 Kazakhstan | 912 | 78 | 301 | 285 | 566 |
 Taiwan | 893 | 7 | 111 | 358 | 1,081 |
 Azerbaijan | 724 | 50 | 249 | 233 | 522 |
 Czech Republic | 642 | 92 | 247 | 229 | 678 |
 Mexico | 627 | 78 | 134 | 140 | 321 |
 Lebanon | 615 | 88 | 188 | 309 | 799 |
 Sudan | 557 | 122 | 207 | 246 | 748 |
 Hungary | 540 | 70 | 258 | 267 | 686 |
 Bulgaria | 445 | 44 | 280 | 515 | 793 |
 Slovakia | 426 | 21 | 93 | 172 | 308 |
 Lithuania | 369 | 39 | 122 | 228 | 420 |
 Cambodia | 198 | 8 | 5 | 29 | 181 |
 South Korea | 86 | 306 | 2,257 | 2,998 | 7,770 |
Visitors toPakistan typically must obtain avisa from one of thePakistani diplomatic missions.
Indians are only eligible for business, pilgrim or Visitor Visas to Pakistan. The pilgrim VISA allows Indians to visit15 sites in Pakistan for religious tourism – they will be given a visitor visa. The Visitor Visa is granted if you have close family members or friends in Pakistan and you can only visit a maximum of 5 cities for 3 months.[56]
The Pakistani government had launched online visa services for 175 countries[57] and 50 countries were offered visa on arrival,[58] making visiting Pakistan easier.
In an effort to promote the country's tourism industry, Pakistan has a dedicated satellite television channel for tourism.Discover Pakistan TV, launched byKaiser Rafiq, is licensed by thePakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and focuses on documentaries and infotainment programs related to travel and cultural heritage. The channel aims to provide a positive portrayal of the country's tourism potential to a global audience.[59]
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