Supplemental Info:
According to Pakistan's Ministry of Interior, there are ~ 50,000 US citizens residing in the country. The actual number may vary over time due to various factors, including returns to the US, new migrations, and the transient nature of expatriate work. Some of these individuals are Pakistani-Americans who have returned to Pakistan.
In lieu of USGOV guidance following the earlier car bombing in Islamabad, this information from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (UKFCDO) is forwarded as a courtesy.
Foreign Travel Advice Pakistan 11 November 2025
Latest Update: Following an explosion in Islamabad, staff at the British High Commission in Islamabad have been advised to limit movements (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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Areas where FCDO advises against travel:
Pakistan-Afghanistan border FCDO advises against all travel to within 10 miles of the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Pakistan-India Border Area FCDO advises against all travel within 5 miles of the international border between Pakistan and India except the Grand Trunk highway to India via Wagah border (which is currently closed).
Other areas are specified. Read the full UKFCDO travel advisory: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan
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