Pakistan received more than 4.3 million foreign visitors during 2024 and 2025, according to figures presented by the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination in the National Assembly. The data highlights the number of international arrivals recorded over the two-year period.
According to the figures, more than 2.1 million international visitors arrived in Pakistan in 2024, while approximately 2.2 million arrived in 2025. The United Kingdom, Afghanistan and the United States were among the leading countries of origin.
Afghanistan accounted for more than 1.21 million arrivals across both years, including 641,199 in 2024 and 575,674 in 2025. Visitors from the United Kingdom totalled more than one million, rising from 503,409 in 2024 to 514,412 in 2025.
The United States contributed over 500,000 visitors during the two-year period. However, arrivals declined slightly from 261,282 in 2024 to 248,665 in 2025.
Iran also recorded an increase in visitors, with arrivals rising from 106,835 in 2024 to 152,885 in 2025. Meanwhile, Canada contributed more than 234,000 visitors across the two years, while China recorded 74,093 arrivals in 2024 and 85,575 in 2025.
The figures were presented in response to a question raised in the National Assembly regarding international visitors to Pakistan. The discussion also highlighted the importance of improving tourism facilities and promoting the country’s destinations internationally.
Pakistan offers a wide range of attractions, including the mountainous landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan, the historical sites of Lahore, archaeological heritage in Sindh and cultural destinations across the country.
However, the reported figures represent recorded international arrivals and should not automatically be interpreted as 4.3 million leisure tourists, as some visitors may have travelled for family, business or other purposes.
The data provides a useful overview of international travel to Pakistan and the potential for developing tourism through improved infrastructure, visitor services and international promotion.
