British Foreign Office Updates Travel Advice for India and Pakistan

British Foreign Office updates travel advice for India and Pakistan as political tensions escalate and safety risks intensify near the shared border. UK nationals are now strongly advised to avoid travel within 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of the India-Pakistan border, following the abrupt closure of the Wagah-Attari crossing and growing diplomatic friction between the two countries.

Heightened Risks Along the Border

The updated advisory, issued Thursday by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), reflects rising instability in the region. Travelers are instructed to steer clear of areas near the international border, particularly in Punjab where the Wagah-Attari crossing—famous for its daily flag-lowering…