Again, horsesh*t! There was no such travel ban. I’ve posted the evidence of that numerous times here at FR. Please look it up. Stop perpetuating this rumor.
It was very easy for Americans to travel to Pakistan in 1981. Pakistan was issuing 30-day visas at the airports upon arrival.
Thanks for putting your refutation in your profile. :-)
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Rumor: Americans could not travel to Pakistan in 1981.
Truth: The U.S. Department of State issued Travel Advisory No. 81-33A for Americans traveling to Pakistan in 1981.
Before traveling to Pakistan, American Citizens should be aware of the following updated visa requirements: 30 day visas are available at Pakistani airports for tourists only. As these visas are rarely extended beyond the 30 day time per visa. Tourists planning to stay longer should secure visas before coming to Pakistan. Any traveler coming into Pakistan overland from India must, repeat must, have a valid visa, as 30 day visas are not, repeat not, issued at the overland border crossing point at Wagha.