🇵🇰Pakistan Political Stability: 11.4/100

Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country, covering 881,913 km², with a diverse geography that includes coastal plains, deserts, and some of the world's highest mountains. It has a coastline of 1,046 km along the Arabian Sea and shares borders with India, Afghanistan, Iran, and China. The climate varies from tropical to temperate, with four distinct seasons and a monsoon season that can lead to flooding.

Pakistan is the fifth-most populous country in the world, with a population of approximately 241.5 million as of 2023. The country has a young demographic, with a median age of 19 and a high fertility rate of 3.5. Urbanization is increasing, but a significant portion of the population still resides in rural areas, with Karachi and Lahore being the largest cities.

World Bank governance: rule of law 14th percentile, corruption control 10th percentile, political stability 3rd percentile.

Pakistan's strongest governance dimension is Voice & Accountability at 17/100, placing it in the bottom quartile globally. This indicates relatively strong citizen participation in selecting government, along with freedom of expression, association, and a free media.

The weakest dimension is Political Stability at 3/100. Political instability concerns may affect the overall security environment and long-term predictability.

A moderate spread of 14 points separates the strongest and weakest indicators. This suggests governance strengths in some areas but room for improvement in others. Travelers can generally rely on institutional frameworks, though certain aspects of governance may be less dependable.

Pakistan's fragile governance environment presents real challenges for travelers. Institutional capacity is severely limited across most dimensions. Visitors should expect minimal government services, potential interactions with corruption, and limited recourse through legal systems. Travel to Pakistan requires extensive preparation and risk awareness.

The U.S. State Department currently rates Pakistan as Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Elevated advisory levels combined with governance data paint a fuller picture of conditions on the ground that travelers should consider.