Is Pakistan safe to visit and travel?

 

Unfortunately, there is no quick solution to this crucial issue that Pakistanis ask so regularly.

Is Pakistan safe to visit and travel in 2021?

It would be a grave error to regard Pakistan as a whole because it is the sixth most populous country in the world, home to 200 million people, and is made up of various regions with vastly different political, cultural, and social systems. Your level of safety in Pakistan will primarily depend on where you are going. Most tragic incidents in the past have occurred in places that are off-limits to travel even for Pakistani citizens.

Fortunately, Pakistan's most stunning province is also its safest. Most visitors stay in Gilgit-Baltistan province, which is home to the Karakoram, Himalaya, and Hindukush mountain ranges as well as some of the highest mountains on Earth. The majority of its population is drawn from the most tolerant schools of Islam. The population of Gilgit-Baltistan enjoys one of the highest rates of literacy in the nation, lives in peace and harmony, and values diversity.

The majority of mountain villages have a long history of relying on tourism and value it greatly. These people from the mountains are among the kindest and most affable, and they enjoy interacting with visitors from other countries.

Islamabad is typically where travellers arrive and depart. The safest city in Pakistan is unquestionably the nation's capital. Given that many foreigners as well as the majority of urban Pakistanis reside here, the government has heavily invested in security systems. Aside from having multiple bus stops and offering frequent direct domestic flights to Skardu and Gilgit, Islamabad serves as a gateway to the northern alpine regions. 

Though Pakistan has some weak sections, the ones that make headlines more frequently and frequently paint an inaccurate picture of the entire nation. The tribal territories of Pakistan and Baluchistan are two examples of these regions. Comparatively speaking, these are the least developed locations.

Even Pakistanis are at risk in the tribal areas of Pakistan because of their proximity to Afghanistan. Even for Pakistanis, it is incredibly difficult to travel there. Thankfully, there is a significant military presence in the tribal regions to uphold security, stability, and infiltration.

Pakistan is ranked as the 153rd safest nation on the Global Peace Index. We are aware that it is a low score, but if you look at the ranking table, you will notice that it is still higher than Russia and just slightly lower than Turkey and Ukraine.

It's simple to believe that tourism in Pakistan has surged by 317% since 2014, according to Dawn (Pakistan's top daily), especially when you consider how many travel influencers and content producers there are.

It is also crucial to be aware that Pakistan's government is now seriously (for the first time) enhancing security infrastructure in the country's remaining troubled regions, which are still inaccessible, due to the personal interest of the country's prime minister and a change in government strategy regarding the promotion of tourism as a means of generating revenue.

Despite this, we strongly advise all travellers to take some time to read the official travel advisory on their country's Foreign Office website. We also recommend and support all travel, safety, and health guidelines and campaigns by various governments (but not all) around the world. Travellers' security ought to come first.

The EU Ambassador claims that Pakistan is "very safe." More here!

Having friends or acquaintances host you in Pakistan is usually preferable. Get invited through local, authorised tour operators that, at the very least for their own good and out of responsibility, will see to your safety. Write to us for suggestions on appropriate attire for tours! Depending on the location you choose to visit, we will provide you recommendations. The suggestions won't be made public until they have undergone a thorough classification.

By the way, we also have a tiny list of female tour guides for female travellers travelling alone. Have you seen our responses to inquiries on travel to Pakistan by women travelling alone?