TRAVELLING IN
PAKISTAN

Travelling in Pakistan
is reasonably easy
though political troubles
have created some
hazards over the last
decade.

Daily flights from 
London to Karachi.

Facts:

Capital:Islamabad

Pop:94,000,000

Languages:Urdu and 
English
Local dialects -
Punjabi,Sindhi,Pushtu

Time:GMT+5

Electricity:220 volts

Passports:Full UK and
visas are compulsory.

Health:Cholera,Typhoid
and malaria precautions
are recommended.

Currency:Pakistani Rupee=
100 paisa

Credit cards:American
Express is most widely
used card - Visa,Access
and Diners Club are
more limited.

Air travel:
Pakistan International 
Airlines.

Main airports:
Karachi
Lahore
Islamabad
Peshawar

Sea:Main port is
Karachi

Hotels:Modern well
equipped hotels are
to be found in most towns
and cities with pools and
sports facilities.

Religion:Muslim
Strict laws concerning
alcohol - drinking in
public is illegal.

Climate:
Hottest month is
May/June
-coolest is Jan.

Visas from:
Embassy of Pakistan
35,Lowndes Square
London SW1X 9JN
Tel:071-235-2044




