Emergency numbers and help in Pakistan

The numbers

Before you need them

• There is no single number. Save both, because dialling the wrong one in an emergency costs minutes.
• Response times vary enormously between cities and rural areas, and over an hour is realistic in the mountains.
• If you are a dual British-Pakistani national, be aware that the FCDO will not normally get involved in dealings between you and the Pakistani authorities. Know a local lawyer's number if you are staying long.
• Keep a written note of your hotel's address and your embassy's number offline. Mobile data goes down during unrest.