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  • 18-03-2025
  • Category: travel
  • Author: Flightsguard
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On Friday, an advisory has been issued by the US for its citizens who are wiling to travel to Pakistan and India Border and the line of control (LoC). As per the advisory, the reasons behind warning to these regions is because of the Terrorism and armed conflict. This advisory also warned travelers cautiously about the traveling to khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan for the same reason citing security threats.

As per recent reports, the US Travel Department advises passengers by sharing-

  • To "Reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism and the potential for armed conflict."
  • The advisory states for the nearby areas of LoC, (Line of Control), under "Level 4: Do Not Travel", said, "Do not travel to the India-Pakistan border, including areas along the Line of Control for any reason. Militant groups are known to operate in the area. India and Pakistan maintain a strong military presence on their respective sides of the border."
  • They advise against visiting Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, due to threats to security and safety, including the former FATA (Federally Administered Tribal Areas)
  • They also warned the American citizens by highlighting, "Violent extremist groups continue to plot attacks in Pakistan. Terrorist attacks are frequent in Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, which include the former FATA. Large-scale terrorist attacks have resulted in numerous casualties, and small-scale attacks are frequent."

In addition to the US Travel Advisory statement, "Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilians, as well as local military and police targets. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, military installations, airports, universities, tourist attractions, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and government facilities. Terrorists have targeted US diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past."

Important US Travel Advisory Guidelines:-

As per the US Travel advisory, It emphasized the security concerns of Pakistan that makes it unpredictable and situations can changes rapidly. they noted, "Pakistan's security environment remains fluid, sometimes changing with little or no notice," Addition to this, Islamabad and other major cities have better security infrastructure and resources compared to other parts making it easier for travelers. According to US advisory, Balochistan is categorized under "Level 4: DO Not Travel."

It strongly suggested against traveling to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province due to the presence of active terrorist and insurgent groups because of the risk of attacks on civilians, NGOs, government offices, and security forces where assassinations and kidnappings are common.