Pakistan travel warnings relaxed

Travel warnings for holidaymakers visiting Pakistan have been relaxed for the Karachi region of the country.

The Foreign Office reports "the situation in Karachi has gradually returned to normal over the last few days", and they are no longer advising against all but essential travel to Karachi.

However, there are still warnings against travel to some areas of the Pakistan.

"We advise against all but essential travel to Quetta (Balochistan) and we advise against using the rail network or bus services in the whole of Balochistan because of the unsettled security situation," the Foreign Office states.

It adds: "We advise against all travel to areas 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 (North West Frontier Province); and all border areas except for official crossing points."