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Reviewed: 8 January 2008, 11:21 NZDT
Still current at:
04 July 2008
There is extreme risk to your security in Pakistan and travellers are advised against all travel. It is recommended that any New Zealanders in Pakistan who have concerns about their security should consider leaving.
The assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto on 27 December 2007 has given rise to violence and unrest in a number of cities throughout Pakistan. Political tensions in the lead up to the re-scheduled parliamentary elections on 18 February 2008 could further escalate the violence.
New Zealanders are advised to avoid all demonstrations and public gatherings as they can turn violent with little warning, to monitor local media for security information and to follow the advice of local authorities. New Zealanders travelling in or to Pakistan are advised to contact their airline or travel agent for the latest information on any disruption to transport services.
New Zealanders should defer all travel to Pakistan. We continue to receive reports that terrorists are planning attacks. New Zealanders should be aware that terrorists may seek to attack so called “soft targets” such as – but not limited to – hospitals, hotels, places of worship and schools, establishments associated with Western interests, such as fast food outlets and places where Westerners gather. There is also a risk of kidnapping.
The risk of sectarian and criminal violence is high and is a major problem in many parts of Pakistan, including Karachi and cities in the Sindh and Punjab provinces. Mosques and nearby areas should be avoided at prayer times and especially on Fridays.
We advise against all travel to areas where there are reports of military or militant activity.
We advise against travelling in the western and northern parts of Baluchistan, including the city of Quetta and Sui-Dera Bugti and Kohlu areas. We advise against travel by rail in this province.
We advise against travel to the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (including the Khyber Pass). We advise against travel to Gilgit.
We advise against travel to border areas with Afghanistan and India, especially near the Line of Control in Kashmir.
New Zealanders who chose to remain in Pakistan are strongly advised to register with the New Zealand Honorary Consul-General in Karachi and exercise very high levels of personal security awareness at all times because the security situation could rapidly deteriorate without warning. They should also understand that foreigners may be targets of terrorist attacks.
New Zealanders travelling to or resident in Pakistan should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies.
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