Canada advised its citizens in Pakistan to exercise a high degree of caution due to the prevailing security situation, threat of terrorism, civil unrest, sectarian violence and kidnapping.

Issued on January 4, Canadian nationals were advised against traveling to the area within 50 kilometres of the border with Afghanistan, within 10km of the borders with China, India and Iran and the areas within 10km of the Line of Control, except the official border crossings at Wagah Border and Khunjerab Pass.

The regions deemed dangerous to travel also included section of the Karakoram Highway from Mansehra to Chilas, Kashmir, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa except Haripur, Abbottabad, Mansehra, Buner and Chitral district.

Additionally, Canada also advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Karachi, due to violence and the risk of terrorism.