Foreign office updates Pakistan travel advice

The foreign office has updated its travel advice for visitors to Pakistan.

A Foreign Office spokesman said on Wednesday there was no change in the overall level of advice, but the government was now recommending that places of worship be avoided at prayer times.

"There is a high threat from terrorism throughout Pakistan.

British nationals of Western origin are more likely to be targeted including for kidnap, but everyone is at risk from indiscriminate attacks," the advice reads.

"There has been an upsurge in sectarian violence throughout Pakistan, therefore we recommend you avoid places of worship at busy prayer times."