Travel · Official advice · 14 October 2026
FCDO updates travel advice for Pakistan following emergency measures
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated travel advice for Pakistan to include emergency measures in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It says emergency measures and Governor’s Rule were introduced on 11 October, causing road closures and internet disruption.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office says it has updated its travel advice for Pakistan to reflect emergency measures introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The update includes specific guidance for travellers considering visits to the province and the border regions.
It says the FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. It also advises against all travel to specific areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, including Peshawar, Swat, and Kurram. For areas such as Malakand, Mardan, and Nowshera, the advice is against all but essential travel. Additionally, it advises against all travel to Balochistan Province and against all travel to within 10 miles of the Line of Control in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, except for essential travel.
The notes state that emergency measures and Governor’s Rule were introduced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on 11 October. These measures have caused road closures and internet disruption. Travellers in or travelling to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are advised to stay away from protests and follow local news. The FCDO notes that travel insurance may be invalidated if a person travels against its advice.
The announcement does not specify when the emergency measures will be lifted or provide details on the duration of the road closures and internet disruption.
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