Pakistan

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. mission operations. Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to armed conflict , terrorism, crime , and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do not travel to: Balochistan Province due to terrorism and kidnapping. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province , including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) , due to terrorism and kidnapping . The immediate vicinity of the Line of Control due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict . Advisory summary On March 3, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and the family members of U.S. government personnel from U.S. Consulates Lahore and Karachi to leave Pakistan due to safety risks. There is no change to the status of Embassy Islamabad. Terrorism There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Pakistan. Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Violent extremist groups have carried out attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks typically happen in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the former FATA, but they have also occurred in major cities such as Karachi and Islamabad. Terrorists may strike without warning. They target transportation hubs, hotels, markets, malls, military and security forces sites, airports, trains, schools, hospitals, places of worship, tourist spots, and government buildings. Demonstrations Local law prohibits protesting or demonstrating without a permit. Being near a protest can draw scrutiny from Pakistani security forces. U.S. citizens have been detained for participating in protests. You can also face detention for posting content on social media viewed as critical of the Pakistani government, military, or officials. Internet and mobile phone service outages are common, especially during protests. Crime Pakist