Pakistan Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Pakistan

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Pakistan

Toll & Vignette: Tolls apply on all national motorways (e.g. M-2 Islamabad to Lahore).

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 5 to 10% in restaurants. Not mandatory at roadside eateries, but warmly welcomed.

• DO Embrace warm local hospitality and tea (chai) offerings with gratitude.
• DO Modest attire like shalwar kameez is culturally appreciated and practical.
• DO Remove footwear before stepping onto carpets or entering mosques.
• DON'T Do not travel to sensitive border regions without required official permits (NOC).
• DON'T Never photograph military installations, checkpoints, or sensitive bridges.
• DON'T No consumption of alcohol in public areas.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & D (230V, 50Hz). Universal adapter recommended.

Tap Water: Tap water is not safe to drink; consume only boiled or sealed bottled water.

Insider Tip: Journey along the legendary Karakoram Highway into Hunza Valley for breathtaking mountain vistas and unmatched hospitality.