Travel

Heritage

Rohtas Fort: why Sher Shah Suri built four kilometres of walls in Punjab

Rohtas Fort is not a palace with a defensive wall around it. It is a vast 16th-century garrison landscape designed around control, movement, water and monumental gates.

Bilal Ahmed · 24 Oct 2026

Road trips

Driving in Pakistan with a UK licence: get the 1968 IDP before you fly

UK licence holders need the 1968 International Driving Permit for Pakistan and should carry it with the original licence. Road conditions make local judgement just as important as paperwork.

Mehreen Ali · 24 Oct 2026

Cities

Pakistan SIM and eSIM for visitors: sort your phone before the airport taxi

A visitor-focused phone checklist for Pakistan: roaming versus local SIM or eSIM, handset registration, ID requirements, coverage questions and the screenshots worth saving before landing.

Mehreen Ali · 24 Oct 2026

Cities

Renewing a Pakistani passport from the UK: what the online route can handle

Overseas Pakistanis can renew machine-readable passports online. The process depends on accurate documents, digital uploads and knowing when a modification needs a different route.

Mehreen Ali · 21 Oct 2026

Cities

NICOP or visa for Pakistan: the difference matters before check-in

A valid NICOP is proof of Pakistani citizenship for overseas Pakistanis and allows visa-free entry to Pakistan. A visa is for travellers entering as foreign nationals.

Mehreen Ali · 20 Oct 2026

North

Best time to visit Hunza: choose the season by what you want to see

There is no single best month for Hunza. Blossom, long summer days, autumn colour and winter quiet are different trips, with different road, altitude and accommodation trade-offs.

Mehreen Ali · 18 Oct 2026

Cities

Lost your British passport in Pakistan: the first 24 hours

A lost passport is stressful but procedural: cancel it, secure identity evidence, apply for a replacement or emergency travel document if needed, and protect the rest of the trip.

Mehreen Ali · 17 Oct 2026

Cities

Pakistan visa for British passport holders: check the rule before you book

British citizens currently need a visa for Pakistan and must apply in advance. Start with passport validity, use the official system and keep the approval accessible during travel.

Mehreen Ali · 15 Oct 2026

Cities

Travel insurance for Pakistan: read the FCDO exclusion before the price

The cheapest policy is useless if it excludes the region you plan to visit. Match travel insurance to FCDO advice, medical cover, activities and the actual route through Pakistan.

Mehreen Ali · 15 Oct 2026

North

What to pack for Skardu when the forecast covers only half the trip

Skardu packing is about temperature swings, sun and disrupted travel rather than one heroic jacket. Build a layered kit that works in town, on exposed day trips and during delays.

Mehreen Ali · 13 Oct 2026

Road trips

Pakistan in monsoon season: plan around water, not just rain

Monsoon travel problems are usually about flooded roads, landslides and delayed transport rather than getting wet. Build flexibility into city and northern itineraries.

Mehreen Ali · 12 Oct 2026

Heritage

Pakistan has six UNESCO World Heritage Sites: what each one represents

Pakistan's six inscribed UNESCO World Heritage properties span the Indus civilisation, Gandhara Buddhism, Mughal Lahore, Sindh's funerary landscape and Suri military architecture.

Bilal Ahmed · 12 Oct 2026

Cities

Taking prescription medicine to Pakistan: pack the paperwork with the tablets

Medicine travel is easier when the original packaging, prescription details and enough supply are organised before departure. Controlled medicines need an extra rule check.

Mehreen Ali · 12 Oct 2026

Cities

Taking the train in Pakistan with a family: plan the carriage, not just the destination

Family train travel in Pakistan is easier when class, berth layout, station arrival and food are planned before departure. Long journeys reward boring preparation.

Mehreen Ali · 10 Oct 2026