Pakistan: Help and advice abroad

Higher education careers support

A list of recognised universities and degree-awarding institutes (DAIs), both public and private, in Pakistan can be found on the Higher Education Commission in Pakistan  website. Some universities will hold careers fairs and offer on-campus employment interviews and tests for various organisations. They may also provide job-seeking support in the form of networking events, employer talks, CV-writing workshops and interview skills seminars. Contact individual institutions to find out what careers support they provide.

Help in an emergency

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)  strongly advises that you have medical and travel insurance for your time in Pakistan. In the case of medical or other emergency, keep your insurer’s telephone details available at all times. It is also recommended that you register with the British High Commission in Pakistan  on arrival.

Other emergency contact numbers in Pakistan include:

• 15 - police;
• 115 - ambulance;
• 16 - fire department.