Sardar Yasir Ilyas is a leading Pakistani businessman and politician, known for major real estate ventures like Centaurus Mall Islamabad. Blending entrepreneurship with public service, he plays a key role in development and investment initiatives. In 2025, he remains influential in business and politics, contributing to Pakistan’s economic growth and urban progress.
Appointments & National Recognition – 2025
Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism – Recognition
Appointed on an honorary basis to lead tourism development efforts in Pakistan.
National Business & Service Awards – Various Years
Accolades by the President of Pakistan – Winner
Recognised for contributions to business, commerce, and national economic development.
Industry & Community Recognition – 2025
Chief Guest / Honoree at National Tourism & Hospitality Events – Recognition
Invited to inaugurate major industry initiatives like COTHM’s Lahore campus and applaud tourism promotion event
Full Name: Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan commonly referred to as Sardar Yasir Ilyas.
Birthplace / Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan he was born and raised in the capital city.
Background: He comes from a prominent business and social leadership family, with close ties to influential economic and community networks in Pakistan.
Bachelor’s Degree: Graduated in Management and Marketing from the American University in Dubai (UAE).
Master’s Degree: Earned an MBA in Strategic Management from Kingston University, United Kingdom, where he completed his thesis with commendation.
He maintains a private family life while actively supporting education-based welfare programs.
He is the Chief Executive Officer of The Centaurus an iconic mixed-use development in Islamabad that includes luxury apartments, a hotel, corporate offices, and one of the city’s largest shopping malls.
Islamabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Served as President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), where he worked to promote local industry and trade.
Developers & Industry Associations
Acts in leadership roles within real-estate and business associations, including the Islamabad Developers Association.
Prime Minister’s Coordinator for TourismIn 2025, he was appointed by the Government of Pakistan as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism (in an honorary capacity), a role aimed at boosting investment, infrastructure, and promotion of the tourism sector across Pakistan.
Business & Diplomacy EngagementsHe frequently represents Pakistan’s business sector in international forums and investment conferences, highlighting opportunities in tourism and commerce.
Business Influence As a major figure in Islamabad’s business community and real-estate sector, Sardar Yasir Ilyas is credited with helping shape modern commercial development in the capital
Tourism AdvocacyIn his government-linked role, he advocates for better coordination between federal and provincial governments to develop tourism infrastructure, including special tourism zones and promotional strategies to drive investment and job creation.
Public StatementsHe has publicly emphasized peace, unity, and cultural promotion as part of broader social and economic development efforts.
Sardar Yasir Ilyas Khan is a Pakistani businessman and prominent leader in Islamabad’s business community known for his role in real estate and tourism promotion
He is the CEO of The Centaurus, a landmark luxury development in Islamabad that includes a mall, apartments, hotel, and offices.
He was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Tourism in 2025 to help develop Pakistan’s tourism sector.
Yes, he served as President of the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI).
He holds a Bachelor’s in Management and Marketing from the American University of Dubai and an MBA in Strategic Management from Kingston University in the UK.
As tourism coordinator, he advocates long-term tourism policies and cooperative development across provinces.
Yes , he works to attract international investments to Pakistan, especially in tourism and real estate.
He has spoken at major tourism investment conferences highlighting Pakistan’s potential.
He has promoted plans for tourist zones and activities like chairlifts and safari zones nationwide.
He engages in promoting business growth and international cooperation, often meeting government leaders on tourism initiatives.
“I have always believed that leadership and service are at the heart of who I am. The trust and support of my community motivate me to take on new initiatives and create meaningful impact. As I work on projects that drive growth and development, I hope to inspire others to lead with integrity, but serving my people will always remain my true purpose, no matter how far my journey goes.”
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