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Pakistan

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This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.

 

 

Pakistan travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)See FCDO website for information
High Commission for Pakistan, London (phclondon.org)Pakistan High Commission in UK
Private travel and health insurance neededInsurance
Entry requirements - Pakistan travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Entry Requirements and visa information
NaTHNaC - Pakistan (travelhealthpro.org.uk)Health information

 

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION IN PAKISTAN

Diplomatic Enclave

Ramna 5

PO Box 1122

Islamabad

Islamabad

Pakistan

 

Telephone: +92 51 201 2000

www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-islamabad

 

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

 

Ambulance1122
Fire15
Police15, from a mobile phone, dial 112 for emergency assist

 

BEFORE TRAVELLING

 

Before travelling please always check for up to date information.  Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Safety and security
  • Terrorism
  • Local laws and customs
  • Entry requirements
  • Health
  • Natural Disasters
  • Money

 

COUNTRY FACTS

 

Capital cityIslamabad
LanguagePunjabi 48%, Sindhi 12%, Pashto 8%, Urdu (official) 8%, other
CurrencyPakistani Rupee
Phone Code+92
Internet Code.pk
Time ZoneUTC+5 (5 hours ahead of UK)
Drives onLeft
Plug TypesType C, D, G, M
Drinking WaterNot safe to drink
ReligionMuslim (official) 96.4% (Sunni 85-90%, Shia 10-15%), other (including Christian and Hindu), 3.6%
Significant Dates

March 23 – Pakistan Day

August 14 – Independence Day

 

Ramadan – varies each year