The U.S. Department of State has issued a Level 3 advisory for Pakistan due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk, including Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Terrorist attacks may target transportation hubs, hotels, and other locations. Travelers are advised to enroll in STEP, avoid large gatherings, and be aware of local laws.
The U.S. Department of State maintains a Level 3 travel advisory for Pakistan, recommending reconsideration of travel due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Do not travel to Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the Line of Control vicinity. On March 3, non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members were ordered to leave Lahore and Karachi.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office updated its Pakistan travel advice on 22 September 2026, adding information on planned protests and possible disruption. It advises against all travel to parts of Pakistan, including within 10 miles of the Afghanistan border, several Khyber Pakhtunkhwa areas, all of Balochistan, within 5 miles of the India border, and within 10 miles of the Line of Control, and against all but essential travel to Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sindh north of and including Nawabshah, and Dera Ghazi Khan. Protests are planned in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and other cities, potentially causing road closures, transport disruption, increased security, movement rest…