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#CARD:Pakistan:Travel\Consular Information
Pakistan - Consular Information Sheet
June 15, 1993
Country Description: Pakistan is a developing country with a parliamentary
democracy. Tourist facilities are available in the principal population
centers of the country.
Entry Requirements: A passport and visa are required. The visa must be
obtained from a Pakistani embassy or consulate before arrival at the point
of entry. Information on entry requirements can be obtained from the
Embassy of Pakistan, 2315 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C.,
20008, telephone (202) 939-6200. Travelers may also contact the Pakistani
Consulate General, 12 East 65th St., New York, NY 10021, telephone (212) 879-
5800.
Areas of Instability: Rallies, demonstrations and processions occur from
time to time throughout Pakistan on very short notice, and have occasionally
taken on an anti-American or anti-Western character. The potential exists
for U.S. citizens to be injured during such events.
Travel in the Northwest Frontier Province: Because of dangerous security
conditions affecting foreigners, particularly Americans, in the Khyber
Agency, U.S. government officials and their dependents are currently
prohibited from traveling overland through the tribal areas to the Khyber
Pass. Substantial areas within the Northwest Frontier are designated tribal
areas, outside the normal jurisdiction of government law enforcement
authorities. Travel within these areas is particularly hazardous. Tribal
feuds or conflicts between smuggling factions may involve foreigners. Even
in the settled areas, ethnic, political, or sectarian violence may target
foreigners. Car hijackings and the abduction of foreigners are occasionally
reported from the tribal areas. If visitors must enter the tribal areas, a
permit must be obtained from the Home Department, which may require that an
armed escort accompany the visitor.
Travel in Sindh Province: While Karachi has not recently experienced ethnic
violence, the potential for it remains. In the areas near Hyderabad, there
have been recurring outbreaks of ethnic and sectarian violence which have
been characterized by random bombings, shootings and mass demonstrations.
Recent incidents have resulted in several deaths and the unofficial
imposition of curfews. There have also been numerous incidents of
kidnapping for ransom. In rural Sindh Province, the security situation is
hazardous, especially in regard to overland travel. Foreigners have
occasionally been kidnapped, and in one incident, the foreign kidnap victim
was killed in a subsequent gunfight between police and bandits. The
Pakistan government has recommended that travelers limit their movements in
Sindh Province to the city of Karachi. If visitors must go into the
interior of Sindh Province, the Pakistan government requests that travelers
inform police authorities well in advance of the trip so that necessary
police security arrangements can be made.
Medical Facilities: Adequate medical care is available in major cities in
Pakistan, but may be limited in rural areas. U.S. medical insurance is not
always valid outside the United States. Doctors and hospitals often expect
immediate payment in cash for treatment. Supplemental health insurance
which specifically covers overseas treatment has proved to be useful.
Additional information on health problems can be obtained from the Centers
for Disease Control's International travelers hotline at [404]332-4559.
Information on Crime: In Karachi, armed robberies are common, and drivers
resisting the theft of their motor vehicles are often shot. In addition,
petty crime, especially theft of personal property, is common throughout
Pakistan. The loss or theft of a U.S. passport abroad should be reported
immediately to local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
Useful information on safeguarding valuables, protecting personal security
and other matters while traveling abroad is provided in the Department of
State pamphlets, "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to South
Asia." They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal
drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences
and fines.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad
or the Consulates General in Karachi, Lahore or Peshawar may obtain updated
information on travel and security in Pakistan.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located in Islamabad, Diplomatic
Enclave, Ramna 5, telephone - 826 161. The Consular Section is located
separately in the USAID building, 18 Sixth Avenue, Ramna 5.
In Karachi, the Consulate General is located at 8 Abdullah Haroon Road,
telephone 568-5170.
In Lahore, the U.S. Consulate General is located on Sharah-E-Abdul Hamid Bin
Badees (50 Empress Road), New Simla Hills, telephone 636-5530.
In Peshawar, the U.S. Consulate is located at 11 Hospital Road, Peshawar
Cantonment, telephone 279-801, 279-802, 279-803.
No. 93-165
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated January 12, 1993 to
advise that U.S. government officials and their dependents are prohibited
from traveling in the Khyber Pass area of the Northwest Frontier because of
dangerous security conditions.
#ENDCARD