Pakistan International travel rules 2023: latest aviation news today, restrictions, calendar of holidays, requirements and pcr tests for covid

Pakistan: country`s borders status

Borders are open with restrictions.

Entry conditions for citizens and tourists

Only passengers with a vaccination certificate may enter. They must be fully vaccinated o less than 14 days before arrival. This rule doesn’t apply to children under 12 years, if they are citizens of Pakistan, and under 18 years, if they are not citizens of Pakistan. Approved vaccines are: CanSino, Moderna, Oxford/AstraZeneca, Pfizer/BioNTech, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Sputnik V.
This rule doesn’t apply to:

those who left Pakistan before 1 October 2021.

Arriving passengers must have negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken no more than 72 hours before departure and must have a QR code on it. The test result must be in Arabic or English.
This rule doesnt’ apply to:

children younger than 12 years old;
holders of a valid vaccination certificate.

Every passenger shall be tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.

22.03.2023 11:10

A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7 was recorded in Afghanistan.

Strong tremors were felt in Central Asian countries and India. Several dozen people were killed.

21.03.2023 21:30

Pakistan will celebrate Republic Day on 23 March to mark the anniversary of the founding of the state.

A military parade will be held in Islamabad.

20.03.2023 11:45

10 people have been killed by floods in Pakistan.

Heavy rains hit Balochistan province.

17.03.2023 11:00

Protests are underway in Pakistan by supporters of convicted politician Imran Khan.

Dozens of people have been injured in Lahore.

01.03.2023 13:00

Protests are underway in Pakistan against the sacking of contract workers at airports.

Rallies are taking place in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Quetta.

26.02.2023 11:00

Virgin Atlantic is phasing out flights from the UK to Pakistan.

The airline plans to stop flying between the countries completely by June.

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National holidays in Pakistan in 2023

Public holidays and festivals in Pakistan in 2023. Non-working days:

Sunday 5 February: Kashmir Day in Pakistan;
Sunday 19 February: Birthday of Muhammad Tahir Qadri in Pakistan;
Thursday 23 March: Pakistan Day;
April 10, Monday: Easter Monday;
April 22, Saturday: Eid ul-Fitr;
April 23, Sunday: Eid ul-Fitr Holiday;
April 24, Monday: Eid ul-Fitr Holiday;
Monday 1 May: Labor Day;
June 29, Thursday: Feast of the Sacrifice (Kurban Bayram, Eid al-Adha);
June 30, Friday: Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid ul-Azha Holiday);
Friday 28 July: Ashura Day;
Saturday 29 July: Ashura Day
Monday 14 August: Independence Day;
Wednesday 6 September: Defense Day (Army Day) in Pakistan;
Thursday 7 September: Pakistan Air Force Day;
Friday 8 September: Victory Day in Pakistan;
September 27, Wednesday: Mawlid an-Nabi – Birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Milad un-Nabi);
Monday 16 October: Death Anniversary of Liaquat Ali Khan in Pakistan;
Tuesday 24 October: Azad Kashmir Day in Pakistan;
Thursday 9 November: Iqbal Day in Pakistan;
December 25, Monday: Christmas;
Monday 25 December: Birthday of Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Pakistan;
Tuesday 26 December: Day after Christmas.