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Islamabad travel safety advice
Islamabad travel safety advice
Islamabad is generally a safe and calm city. The security forces seem to have put a lid on things, and the city has been calm since the beginning of 2010 with no bombings, shootings or kidnappings (other than targeted at Pakistani politicians).
The police have set up numerous checkpoints on roads to sensitive buildings and on the roads entering the city. These are usually harmless and they'll wave you through, but to access Constitution Avenue (inc the Serena hotel) the police will want to look in the boot of your car.
While travelling in city, you should keep your national identity card, passport, or driving license with you to prove your identity.
Crime-wise Islamabad is safe. Men can walk pretty much anywhere in the city day or night with little to fear. Lone women will attract male attention, particularly in areas of the city not often frequented by westerners. The Red Mosque in G6 and immediate surrounds aren't recommended given the history attached to this area.
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