Top 5 Security Risks For Businesses & Visitors In Pakistan 2025 Update
Operating or travelling in Pakistan offers major opportunities, but it also demands careful risk management.
Below are the key threats affecting corporate operations, visiting executives, and critical projects, with the BPSP services most relevant to each.
Political & Civil Unrest
Risk: Periodic demonstrations, labour strikes, and regional tensions can disrupt transport routes, supply chains, and day-to-day operations—sometimes with little warning.
- Real-time intelligence and route monitoring from our 24/7 Operations Centre
- Rapid deployment of crisis-response teams and evacuation planning
- Secure journey management to move staff and visitors safely during unrest
Crime & Targeted Theft
Risk: Opportunistic and targeted theft of cargo, vehicles, and equipment, including at choke points and during transfers.
- Secure ground transportation and vetted drivers
- Route planning and convoy procedures for high-value shipments
- On-call response and post-incident investigations
Travel Safety & Road Risks
Risk: Road conditions, driver fatigue, and local traffic patterns increase travel incident likelihood for visitors and staff.
- Security-trained chauffeurs and fleet management
- Journey plans, check-in protocols, and real-time support
- Emergency medical support and first-aid readiness
Regional Security Incidents
Risk: Sporadic incidents and localized security alerts impacting operations in specific districts or provinces.
- Area-specific risk advisories and escalation thresholds
- Rapid coordination with local partners nationwide
- Contingency routing and site security augmentation
Information & Cyber Exposure
Risk: Data exposure and phishing targeting traveling executives and project teams.
- Cyber hygiene briefings for travelers
- Secure communications and device hardening advice
- Incident triage and vendor coordination