Safety in Pakistan's northern areas
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 12:05 pm
Hi all,
A couple of friends and I are looking into the possibilities of heading to Pakistan's northern areas next summer to attempt some climbing there. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me something about the security issues that Western travellers in that region might be confronted with. Our foreign ministry's website issues discourages non-essential travel to Pakistan and warns for possible shia-sunni violence in the Northern Areas.
Any additional information would be more than welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Bart
A couple of friends and I are looking into the possibilities of heading to Pakistan's northern areas next summer to attempt some climbing there. I was wondering if anyone here can tell me something about the security issues that Western travellers in that region might be confronted with. Our foreign ministry's website issues discourages non-essential travel to Pakistan and warns for possible shia-sunni violence in the Northern Areas.
Any additional information would be more than welcome.
Thanks in advance,
Bart