Foreign Office steps up Pakistan travel warnings

The Foreign Office has stepped up its travel warnings for holidaymakers visiting Pakistan.

The area of Chitral in the North-West Frontier Province has been added to the list of areas which visitors to the country should not travel to, due to increased security concerns.

Since November 3rd a state of emergency has been in operation in the country, and travellers to Pakistan are advised to regularly check Foreign Office travel advice before visiting the country.

In addition to Chitral, the Foreign Office advises against all travel to parts of the country where there are reports of military or militant activity.

"This applies particularly to: northern and western Balochistan, including the Sui/Dera Bugti and Kohlu areas; the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, including Waziristan; Swat and Chitral (North West Frontier Province); and all border areas except for official crossing points," the Foreign Office explained.

For the latest travel advice for Pakistan see the Foreign Office Pakistan travel advice page.