{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/pakistan/islamabad","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:08:37.789Z","place":{"city":"Islamabad","country":"Pakistan","countryCode":"PK","lat":33.72148,"lon":73.04329},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":55,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports on forums and blogs describe feeling safe walking during daylight, though many note heightened alertness due to occasional protests and the presence of security checkpoints.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":71,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":82,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":43,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":65,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":4,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-07-22T14:17:02Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/pakistan"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-07-28T11:32:44.3012716-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/pakistan"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":4.33487075793336,"display":"4.3 / 100k","year":"2023","score":70,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":6.2,"display":"6.2%","year":"2013","score":82,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.7679662350636346,"display":"0.77 / million","year":"2021","score":76,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":11.9,"display":"11.9 / 100k","year":"2021","score":60,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":30.6476878,"display":"31/100","year":"2024","score":31,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":39.4597729,"display":"39/100","year":"2024","score":39,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":26.2849685,"display":"26/100","year":"2024","score":26,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":39.6677025,"display":"40/100","year":"2024","score":40,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":42.3591418,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":36.4355649,"display":"36/100","year":"2024","score":36,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":30.79,"display":"30.8 / 100 · city-level","year":null,"score":77,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":83.1,"display":"83.1%","year":"2019","score":88,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"violence_victimization","label":"Physical assault (past year)","value":0.85,"display":"0.8%","year":"2019","score":95,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.1,"display":"0.10 / 100k","year":"2022","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":40,"display":"40.0%","year":"2016","score":27,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":98,"display":"US AQI 98 · Moderate","year":null,"score":67,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":1,"display":"1 notice · max Watch","year":null,"score":84,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":6.260038622,"display":"6 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2020","score":30,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":36,"display":"July: highs ~36°C · high heat, wet spell","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 23 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Watch","title":"Extensively Drug-Resistant Typhoid Fever in Pakistan","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/xdr-typhoid-fever-pakistan"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Islamabad is generally safe for visitors who stay in secure neighborhoods and follow basic precautions.","summary":"Composite safety data shows moderate risk (46/100) with low violent crime against tourists, but official advisories urge a high degree of caution due to regional tensions and occasional protests; pickpocketing is moderate in crowded spots, while mugging is low.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists and typically confined to isolated areas outside central sectors"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing occurs mainly in busy markets and transport hubs such as Sunday Bazaar and the Metrobus stations"},"safeAreas":["Diplomatic Enclave (G-7)","Blue Area (G-5)","F-6"],"avoidAreas":["G-9","G-10"],"scams":["Overcharging by unlicensed taxis and ride‑hailing drivers","Fake tour guides offering unauthorized excursions","Currency exchange scams at informal kiosks"],"zones":[{"name":"Diplomatic Enclave (G-7)","level":"safe","note":"heavy security, diplomatic missions, low crime, well-patrolled"},{"name":"Blue Area (G-5)","level":"safe","note":"government offices, embassies, robust police presence, safe during day"},{"name":"F-6","level":"caution","note":"residential area, moderate petty crime risk after dark, stay alert"},{"name":"G-9","level":"avoid","note":"high crime rates, poor infrastructure, frequent protests, avoid at night"},{"name":"G-10","level":"avoid","note":"known for drug activity, gang presence, elevated risk, avoid entirely"},{"name":"Margalla Hills","level":"caution","note":"scenic but isolated trails, risk of petty theft and accidents, hike with guide"},{"name":"Old City (Pindi Point area)","level":"caution","note":"tourist scams, crowded markets, petty theft possible, stay vigilant"},{"name":"Bahria Town","level":"caution","note":"private security but reports of scams targeting tourists, verify services"}]}}