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Pakistan

Hi guys,

I hear a lot about how it's unsafe to travel through Pakistan for the time being. I was going to postpone a trip I've been planning until the situation clears up but I see lots of people here are not concerned at all and are crossing without any problem.
What's the real story?
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Here´s a thread on this:

http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...es-or-no-75732
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Where are you going.. Dalbandin and Quetta are a bit unsafe to be honest..
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never believe what the media says.. you will meet same hospitality,safety in iran besides pakistan..go and see...

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If you're on FB, contact Scooter Kings Pakistan. These guys do some great intrepid riding in their homeland and can let you know about conditions there.
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So still the same as when I was there in 2008 then... take the usual precautions and generally no one has any issues


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Where are you going.. Dalbandin and Quetta are a bit unsafe to be honest..
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So still the same as when I was there in 2008 then... take the usual precautions and generally no one has any issues
We entered from China to Pakistan and spent four weeks in Northern Areas Hunza, Gilgit, Skardu, Khaplu, Fairy Meadows, KKH Islamabad an Lahore.
Never felt unsafe during our our whole stay. Just use common sense and at few parts security provided, like on KKH from Chilas to Mansehra.
Pakistani people are unbeliably friendly and hospitable. Dont miss, go there
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