• Language(s): Urdu, English, Sindhi, Punjabi, Pushto, Baluchi
• Capital City: Islamabad
• Local Time: GMT +5
• Currency: Pakistan Rupee (PKR 1 = 100 Paisa)
• Notes: PKR: 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1,000
• Coins: PKR: 1, 2. Paisa: 25, 50
• Dialling Code: 92
• Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Restrictions: 1) Entry is refused to nationals of Israel 2) Passports issued by Taiwan are not recognised.

Passports
Required by all

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for 6 months.

Visas

• Islamabad International (ISB)
• Karachi Jinnah International (KHI)
• Lahore International (LHE)
• Peshawar (PEW)

Pakistan is a developing country. Its elected government was overthrown by the military in October 1999, and it is now ruled by President Pervez Musharraf and an appointed civilian cabinet.

CRIME: Crime is a serious concern for foreigners throughout Pakistan, with violent crime increasing faster than any other category. Carjackings, armed robberies, house invasions and other violence against civilians have increased steadily in the major urban areas. Lahore and Karachi, in particular, experience high levels of crime.

Climate: The climate is dominated by the Asiatic monsoon but can be divided into three main seasons. Mid Oct-late Feb is the cool season with fairly warm, sunny days and chilly, with occasional frosty nights. The hottest season from early Mar-late Jun when midday temperatures are very high and the rainy season over most of the country between late Jun-early Oct. However the desert region has little rain at this time and remains hot and sunny. Snow falls on the higher mountains in the north.