Asia
Pakistan
The Karakoram, Hunza valley, Mughal cities and warm hospitality. Check the latest advice.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Areas near the border with Afghanistan, parts of Balochistan and the line of control with India are advised against.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 18:34
- Currency
- PKR
- Calling code
- +92
- Capital
- Islamabad
- Languages spoken
- English, UR
Respect & manners
- Dress modestly; women cover shoulders and legs, and their hair in mosques.
- During Ramadan, avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day.
- Use your right hand to eat and give.
- Never photograph police, military or government buildings.
- Some areas need permits or a police escort for foreigners.
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