The Americans are told about planning a trip to Pakistan that the State Department has “re -considered” after updating its travel advice.
The country has been slapped in a level 3 risk advice due to the “possibility of terrorism and armed conflict”. However, some parts of the country are subject to high levels of high level 4, which is a “not travel” warning.
Newsweek Commenting on the US consultation, the Pakistani government’s press information department has arrived by email.
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Why does it make a difference
The State Department regularly estimates countries around the world to advise citizens before traveling abroad. Many factors are taken into account when issuing suggestions such as crime, terrorism, civil and political unrest, the possibility of health care and natural catastrophe.
Pakistan has been facing a wave of violent clashes in recent months, which led to the allegations of corruption due to the factions and litigation and imprisonment against former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan. It seems that violence and terrorism conflict have forced the United States to update its travel advice in the region.
What to know?
The Pakistan Travel Advisory was re -issued on Friday (March 7th), after which the State Department said, “Reviewed with minor amendments from time to time.”
The advisory states: “Terrorism and armed conflict re -consider the journey to Pakistan. In some areas, the threat has increased … Do not travel: Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, which includes former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) due to terrorism.” Passengers were also warned not to travel to the “India -Pakistan border and the Line of Control” due to the possibility of terrorism and armed conflict.
What does a travel advisory say?
The general summary of the Foreign Ministry for the country of Pakistan says: “Violent extremist groups continue to plan attacks in Pakistan. Terror attacks are frequent in Balochistan province and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province (KP), including former FATA attacks.
“Terrorism and ongoing violence by extremist elements have led to indiscriminate attacks on civilian as well as local soldiers and police targets. Terrorists can attack with little or no warnings, with transport centers, markets, military installations, military installations, military installations, military installations, military installations.
“Local law forbids protests or demonstrations without permission. Pakistani security forces can be examined by the protest.
The agency also warned: “The US Embassy and the Consulate has the limited ability to provide consular services to dual -American Pakistani nationals who have been arrested or detained. Pakistani law considers such persons specifically a citizen of Pakistan.”
In addition, the agency added: “US Embassy and Consulate requires US government officials to use armed escort and armored vehicles while traveling to some parts of the country for public and personal travel.”
What is Level 1 Travel Advisory?
Level 1 is the lowest consulting level in terms of safety and security risks. Passengers are encouraged to use general precautions as the State Department noted that there is some risk in any international journey and that the situation may change at any time.
Currently a level 1 travel advisory, these countries include Australia, Japan, Greece, Iceland, South Korea and Canada.
What is Level 2 Travel Advisory?
Level 2 advice urge passengers to use growing caution and be aware of more risks for safety and security. Two current levels of current levels include Britain, France, Germany, Turkey and Kekos Island, Albania and Brazil.
What is Level 3 Travel Advisory?
Level 3 advice urges passengers to re -consider the journey due to serious threats of safety and security. Apart from Pakistan, 3 countries of the other level include Guatemala, Jamaica, Nigeria and Egypt.
What is Level 4 Travel Advisory?
One level 4 travel advisory has warned American citizens not to travel to a nation or region. This is the highest consulting level issued by the Department of State and indicates the highest possibility of life -threatening risks. Some parts of Pakistan fall into this category, while other countries on the list of level 4 are currently Afghanistan, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Russia and North Korea.
What are people saying
Most parts of Pakistan are considered a risk of level 3, but The Department said that some areas have a risk of level 4He added: “For no reason, do not travel to Balochistan province. Extremist groups, including an active separatist movement, have organized deadly terrorist attacks against civilians, religious minorities, government offices and security forces.
“Don’t travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, including the former FATA, for any reason. Active terrorist and rebel groups conduct routine attacks against civilians, non -governmental organizations, government offices, and security forces.”
What happens next
Passengers should monitor the State Department’s website for the latest information and advice, and if they have any questions or concerns, they should talk to their travel company and travel insurance companies.
