The United Kingdom and Russia have issued updated travelers for their citizens regarding trips to Pakistan, citing increased regional tensions and security concerns in the wake of the Pahagam attack.

In a statement available on the British government’s website, the foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advised against all travel to certain parts of Pakistan and warned that travel insurance could be invalid if citizens travel as opposed to this advice.

FCDO has advised against all except important journeys within five miles of the international border between Pakistan and India and against all trips within 10 miles of the control line (LOC).

It has also issued advisers to all trips to Balochistan Province and within 10 miles of the border to Afghanistan. In addition, FCDO has recommended to avoid traveling to certain parts of India due to increased tensions.

Meanwhile, the Russian Embassy in Pakistan has called on its citizens to avoid traveling to Pakistan until the regional situation is stabilized. The advisory calls on Russian citizens to postpone all travel plans until tension falls down and stability is restored.

According to the embassy, ​​the guidance was issued in the light of escalating tension between Pakistan and India as well as inflammatory remarks from officials who have contributed to regional uncertainty.

This development comes as the diplomatic crisis between India and Pakistan is elaborated. Earlier this week, India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced the immediate suspension of visa services for Pakistani citizens and stopped cooperation under the Indus Waters Treaty.

The move follows what Indian officials have described as a terrorist attack aimed at Hindu tourists at Baisaran Meadow in Pahaldam, located in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). The attack claimed the life of 25 Indian citizens and a Nepalese citizen, leaving several others wounded.

In response, Pakistan’s National Security Committee (NSC) warned that any attempt from India to block water flow in Pakistan would be considered an act of war. The warning came after a high-level NSC meeting, which also approved the closure of the Wagah boundary transition.

On Friday, Pakistan’s Senate unanimously adopted a decision that rejected India’s accusations linking Pakistan with the Pahagam attack, describing the allegations as baseless and politically motivated.