Is Pakistan safe to travel to?
Several countries have issued advisories for their citizens for Pakistan travel. These advisories cite the high threat of terrorism, kidnappings, and violence for foreign travellers in the country and have cited a don-not travel advisory for Balochistan, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and border areas of Afghanistan and India.

What are the international travel requirements when travelling to Pakistan?
Citizens of the United States of America, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and the European Union can avail of electronic travel authorization on arrival to Pakistan. Visas are not required for holders of a Pakistan Origin Card (POC, a National Identity Card of Overseas Pakistani).

What is the currency used in Pakistan?
The official currency of Pakistan is the Pakistani Rupee (PKR). The currency exchange rate currently hovers around 282 PKR for 1 USD, 300 PKR for 1 EUR, and 342 PKR for 1 GBP. The PKR is currently sliding down rapidly against all the major currencies. Visa and Mastercard are also accepted in the country.

What is the language spoken in Islamabad?
Urdu is the national language of Pakistan while English is the official business language. Apart from these two, Punjabi, Sindhi, and Pashtun are widely spoken. English is widely spoken and understood in the tourism sector.

Do I need travel insurance in Pakistan?
NO, travel insurance is not required to enter Pakistan. However, it is recommended to opt for travel insurance that will cover loss, damage, theft of your belongings, covers medical, accidental, baggage loss, trip cancellation and delays, accidental damage, or injury.

Is there a special dress code?
Modest dressing is required in traditional and religious areas. Garments must cover the shoulders and reach at least just above the knee.

How do I travel to Islamabad?
The primary international gateway to Islamabad is the Islamabad International Airport (IATA Code – ISB). Islamabad is also a major hub of Pakistan International Airport (PIA) with direct flights to several European, Middle East and Southeast Asian cities.

How do I travel within Islamabad?
The best way to travel within Islamabad is by Metro Bus that goes through the centre of the city and to the other end of the city covering the Blue Area and 9th Avenue. The Metro Buses are air-conditioned systems with free Wi-Fi. City Tour Bus is a hop-on-hop-off style bus run by the Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC). Taxis in Islamabad are plenty and safe and bargaining is encouraged. Uber, Sawaary, and Careem are app-based ride-hailing services that are safe and reasonable.

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