ith tourism season just around the corner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has firmly established its appeal as a major tourism destination with its lush green forests in Upper Dir and serene valleys in Swat. 16.9 million tourists had visited in 2023, including 4,554 international visitors. Despite these encouraging figures, significant systemic challenges remain. According to geo-spatial analysis, 40 per cent of rural residents must travel over 60 minutes to access basic healthcare. Addressing such infrastructure gaps is critical for unlocking KP’s full eco-tourism potential and ensuring sustainable, inclusive growth.
KP’s eco-tourism economy is primarily concentrated along three distinct corridors. The Northern…
