Pakistan Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Pakistan safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Pakistan scores 67/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Pakistan Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 16 Jun 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 13 Oct 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Pakistan has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 67 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 60 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Pakistan, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Pakistan assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Pakistan currently maintains an elevated risk baseline composite of 67 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level of 3, accompanied by a CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice. Recent safety headlines highlight regional conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, along with a train derailment in Punjab that resulted in fatalities and injuries.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 03:37 UTC
How safe is Pakistan to visit in 2026?
Pakistan is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 67/100 elevated baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Pakistan, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. For city-specific files (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (85/100) and natural hazards (74/100).
Pakistan's score of 67 is higher than the scores of 89% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | calibrated 2026-05-09 v1.0 (knowledge-based; high uncertainty due to data scarcity) |
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| Last updated | 2026-05-09 11:01:52 |
| City files | 60 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Department of State
Reconsider travelto Pakistan due to armed conflict, terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Terrorism…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Pakistan. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Pakistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Pakistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Pakistan High Commission in London or nearest Pakistani consulate. Passport validity requirements To enter Pakistan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date of your visa application. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Oct 13, 2026 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
Protests, Strikes & Closures This Week
Verified recent event reports monitored for Pakistan within the last 7 days.
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BBC · Oct 13
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Al Jazeera · Oct 13
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UNREST Pakistan detains provincial leaders after imposing emergency rule in Imran Khan stronghold - ReutersReuters · Oct 12
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Amnesty International · Oct 12
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The Guardian · Oct 12
What Changed This Month in Pakistan
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Oct 14, 2026 Score Change Idak risk score moved from 66 to 65 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 13, 2026 Score Change Pishin risk score moved from 57 to 56 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
- Oct 11, 2026 Score Change Peshawar risk score moved from 64 to 63 (Daily recalculation (scoring v2)).
City Risk Files in Pakistan
Showing 60 destination files with city-specific safety data in Pakistan, ranked by demand and population.
Karachi
Tier ASindh
Lahore
Tier APunjab
Islamabad
Tier AIslamabad
Hyderabad City
Tier BSindh
Peshawar
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Parachinar
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Rawalpindi
Tier BPunjab
Multan
Tier BPunjab
Faisalabad
Tier BPunjab
Quetta
Tier BBalochistan
Kotla Qasim Khan
Tier BPunjab
Gujranwala
Tier BPunjab
Dina
Tier BAzad Kashmir
Thal
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Malak Abad
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Lodhran
Tier BPunjab
Arifwala
Tier BPunjab
Landi Kotal
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Jaglot
Tier BGilgit-Baltistan
Firoza
Tier BPunjab
Chilas
Tier BGilgit-Baltistan
Khuzdar
Tier BBalochistan
Kot Addu
Tier BPunjab
Charsadda
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Hujra Shah Muqim
Tier BPunjab
Bahawalpur
Tier BPunjab
Pindi Bhattian
Tier BPunjab
Mingaora
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Khwazakhela
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Ahmadpur East
Tier BPunjab
Ghotki
Tier BSindh
Nowshera
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Swabi
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Dera Ismail Khan
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Shabqadar
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Nasatta
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Bhalwal
Tier BPunjab
Haripur
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Kalu Khan
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sadda
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Chiniot
Tier BPunjab
Mardan
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Hafizabad
Tier BPunjab
Kasur
Tier BPunjab
Gojra
Tier BPunjab
Abbottabad
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Jalalpur Jattan
Tier BPunjab
Pabbi
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Tank
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Risalpur Cantonment
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Mithi
Tier BSindh
Baltit
Tier BGilgit-Baltistan
Sargodha
Tier BPunjab
Sanghar
Tier BSindh
Bhawana
Tier BPunjab
Khanewal
Tier BPunjab
Kohat
Tier BKhyber Pakhtunkhwa
Vihari
Tier BPunjab
Jauharabad
Tier BPunjab
Uch Sharif
Tier BPunjab
All towns in Pakistan (124 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
Live conditions in Pakistan
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Pakistan - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity between men is illegal. There are occasional arrests, and there are negative attitudes to same-sex relationships throughout Pakistan which can sometimes result in violence. See more details from the Human Dignity Trust about the current application of the law.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Sep 2026. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Pakistan is a Muslim country. Respect the local traditions, customs and laws. Make sure your actions do not cause offence.
Standards of public behaviour differ between the UK and Pakistan. Behaviour that might be acceptable in the UK can cause offence in Pakistan. Being considerate of others is important in Pakistani culture. Loud or rowdy behaviour in public is likely to attract a negative response.
Personal ID
Always carry photo ID. You may be asked to show it and you might be detained until you can show a valid ID.
Ramadan
Ramadan, also called Ramazan in Pakistan, is a holy month for Muslims. The dates vary by year and country. In 2026, Ramadan is expected to start around mid-February and finish around mid-March. During this time, do not:
eat, drink, smoke or chew gum in public in the daytime, including in your car
play loud music or dance
Read the full UK government advice
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Sep 2026. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Pakistan’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Pakistan set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Pakistan High Commission in London or nearest Pakistani consulate.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Pakistan, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date of your visa application.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 22 Sep 2026. Official entry requirements
Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Pakistan as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-15 19:24:31 UTC
Recent headlines
Recent Headlines · Pakistan
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Pakistan: Karachi’s crime wave exposes public safety concerns after fatal robbery
The Tribune · 1d ago
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Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan’s provincial stronghold
News.com.au · 4d ago
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Pakistan Train Derailment: Six Killed, Several Injured in P…
GujaratSamachar English · 2d ago
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World News | Pakistan’s Fire Safety Failures Exposed as Hundreds of Karachi Buildings Remain Unsafe
LatestLY · 6d ago
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NIA attaches Srinagar house allegedly used as safe haven for Pakistani LeT terrorists
Zee News · 3d ago
Source: Google News · headlines verbatim, dates from publishers · fetched 2026-10-16 03:15:25 UTC
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Pakistan
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General آئینی ایٹم بم تو چلا دیا : ہن کیہ کریئے ؟ express.pk · Oct 15, 2026 22:15 UTC · via GDELT
- General Pakistan weighs AI - specific laws as FBI alerts trigger NCCIA pakistantoday.com.pk · Oct 15, 2026 21:45 UTC · via GDELT
- Crime Pakistan and Russia sign an anti - organised crime agreement a pakistantoday.com.pk · Oct 15, 2026 21:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General പാകിസ്ഥാനിൽ സ്കൂൾ മേൽക്കൂര തകർന്നു വീണു ; 34 വിദ്യാർത്ഥികൾക്ക് ദാരുണാന്ത്യം janayugomonline.com · Oct 15, 2026 20:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General 34 doden nadat schoolgebouw instort in Pakistan newsmonkey.be · Oct 15, 2026 19:00 UTC · via GDELT
- General Beyond Internal Security : Pakistan - Russia Cooperation Potential Boosted After Kolokoltsev Visit sputnikglobe.com · Oct 15, 2026 18:30 UTC · via GDELT
- General 巴基斯坦政府声称9月份有23架阿富汗方面的无人机从阿富汗非法侵犯巴基斯坦领空 sputniknews.cn · Oct 15, 2026 16:45 UTC · via GDELT
- General Pakistanda okulun çatısı ktü : 28 i çocuk 29 kişi hayatını kaybetti ogunhaber.com · Oct 15, 2026 14:15 UTC · via GDELT
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1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Pakistan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Pakistan is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 36 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include extreme heat in June. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Jul 28, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
Diplomatic assistance
Embassies in Islamabad
Embassy Of Afghanistan and Embassy Of Kazakhstan and 3 other embassies are mapped in Islamabad.
OpenStreetMap coverage is a location aid, not an official diplomatic directory. Before travel, save the address and emergency contact details published by your own foreign ministry.
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 15 |
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| Ambulance | 115 |
| Fire | 16 |
| General emergency | 15 |
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Pakistan
Official decision override: Reconsider Travel. Travel to Lahore, Pakistan involves elevated risks due to regional security concerns, terrorism threats, and civil unrest.
Top risk drivers
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Threat of Terrorism and Regional Violence
· political
Official advisories highlight a threat of terrorism, regional violence, civil unrest, sectarian violence, and kidnapping across regions.
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Official Reconsider Travel Advisory
· advisory
Governments advise against all but essential travel to parts of Pakistan, maintaining a Level 3 Reconsider Travel status due to unpredictable security.
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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Environmental risk
· Environmental
Air quality, heat, or other environmental factors elevated.
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Elevated crime exposure
· Crime
Higher reported levels of crime affecting travelers.
Recent intelligence
- Pakistan travel advice - GOV.UK [source]
- Pakistan - Exercise a high degree of caution due to unpredictable security [source]
- Is Pakistan Safe in 2026? Advisories, Crime Data & City ... [source]
Live intelligence cited 8 public-source snippets. Every claim above is grounded in one of them — verify any specific detail by following the snippet links on the full assessment page.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pakistan safe to visit?
Pakistan currently scores 67/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Is Pakistan safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 67/100 (Elevated risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed October 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Pakistan?
The current US State Department advisory level for Pakistan is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
When is the best time to visit Pakistan?
October–November is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Pakistan is October–November, when typical daily temperatures run from about 10°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 36 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Pakistan?
extreme heat: June.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.