NO.
I say, PAKISTAN did not forbid travel to Pakistan by Americans in 1981, or any other time.
If I'm wrong, I'll say so.
Go ahead and post a reference or some other CONFIRMABLE FACT that says I'm wrong.
If I'm wrong, I'll say so.
Go ahead and post a reference or some other CONFIRMABLE FACT that says I'm wrong.
Folks, I have seen this Pakistan "banned" travel claim bantered about countless times. I guess I hoped that since it is unverifiable that it would fade away. Time to finally chime in.
Jim Noble is correct. This issue is a non-starter.
Since the inception of Pakistan in 1947, there has never been a "ban" on travel by US citizens to or from Pakistan. There have been periods of travel "warnings" issued by the US State Department, including currently. Travel warnings do not prohibit travel, rather caution against it.
US relations with Pakistan have been severely strained at times. However, even after the burning of the US embassy in 1979, the US did not institute any embargoes or travel bans. We did remove all non-essential personnel from the embassy, but did not close it.
In June 1981 Pakistan received a military and economic aid package from the US on the condition that they not test a nuclear weapon. The US does not provide financial aid (particularly military) to countries which are embargoed or otherwise "banned".
Folks, if you have read even a few of these threads, you know I am as strong a supporter of the constitutional questions surrounding BHO's eligibility to hold the office of President as anyone. I firmly believe that it is not only appropriate, but our duty (note my tagline), to question that which is questionable. But, please do not state as fact that which you cannot verify. That only serves to dilute our position overall.
I challenge anyone to provide any verifiable documentation that there was any travel "ban" between the US and Pakistan.
If you can I will gladly eat my words and extend a sincere apology.