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Photography & Drones — Pakistan
What travelers need to know about photography & drones in Pakistan. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.
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RESTRICTED
Photographing military buildings, cantonments and nuclear sites is illegal in Pakistan; also avoid airports, bridges, dams, other infrastructure and photos from aircraft — foreigners have been arrested on suspicion of spying. The law is vague and inconsistently applied.
Arrest on suspicion of espionage.
§ US State Dept — PakistanVerified Jul 27, 2026
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