Federally Administered Tribal Areas travel safety advice
Federally Administered Tribal Areas travel safety advice
The Pakistani Army is currently carrying out an offensive against TTP and other militants in this area. This activity has caused the displacement of over two million people. If you must travel here, please see war zone safety.
The tribal areas are generally not considered a tourist destination and for good reason. While there are many good people living in these areas, there are also a fair share of those willing to cause trouble to foreigners, and there's little than can be done to help you if you're in trouble ? don't expect your embassy to come to your rescue either. Travelers to Landi Kotal and the Khyber Pass require an armed escort and a permit ? you won't get through without these, so don't waste your time trying. Dara Adam Khel also allures a handful of travelers to check out the gun manufacturing, but the same risks apply there... use caution.
The U.S. military is currently carrying out a bombing campaign in this area. American armed drones are highly active in this area. The robotic aircraft are heavily loaded with weapons and will open fire on anyone who they beileve to be members of Al-Quaeda or the Taliban.
Several tips:
-Drones are characterized by the loud buzzing noise that they make, equivalent to that made by a bee or a lawnmower. You may also see the aircraft circling overhead.
-DO NOT perform the following actions; Lay down and drop something on a road (it looks like you are laying an IED), run crazily, point at the aircraft. These actions may result in the aircraft opening fire.
-Just pretend that you don't see the aircraft and that you are having a normal day.
-Stay away from anyone who you suspect to be a member of AQ or the Taliban. They WILL be targeted, and if you are near them you will be caught in the blast radius of the aircraft's weapons.
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