Sun Mar 09 01:48:11 UTC 2025: ## US Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Parts of Pakistan
**Washington D.C.** – The US State Department issued a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory Friday for several regions of Pakistan, citing significant security risks due to terrorism and potential armed conflict. The advisory strongly urges US citizens to avoid travel to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, including the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), due to the high frequency of terrorist attacks targeting both civilians and security forces. These attacks range from large-scale assaults resulting in numerous casualties to frequent smaller-scale incidents.
The advisory also warns against travel to the immediate vicinity of the India-Pakistan border and the Line of Control (LoC), emphasizing the risk of armed conflict and the presence of militant groups operating in the area. The only officially recognized border crossing for non-Indian and non-Pakistani citizens is at Wagah, Pakistan, and Atari, India, and travelers are urged to verify its operational status before travel. An Indian visa is required to enter India from this crossing point.
The State Department highlights the volatile security situation in Pakistan, noting that major cities like Islamabad have greater security resources, but that the risk of attack remains significant across the country, with potential targets including transportation hubs, markets, and government facilities. The advisory specifically mentions past attacks targeting US diplomats and diplomatic facilities. The advisory stresses that the security situation can change rapidly with little warning.
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