Category: Pakistan

  • Pakistan vs England preview: Current form, ones to watch & Barmy Army prediction

    Pakistan vs England preview: Current form, ones to watch & Barmy Army prediction

    As a Barmy Army member of staff who was lucky enough to go on the December 2022 tour to Pakistan, you can’t help but smile. For the small contingent of travelling fans who witnessed the first Test series England had played there in 17 years – it was just ‘one of those tours’. Such is…

  • Pakistan Tour 2024: Barmy Army Pre-Tour Vist

    Pakistan Tour 2024: Barmy Army Pre-Tour Vist

    Pakistan. It’s an immense place. The food, the hospitality, the welcome, all without mentioning the obsession of cricket! It’s really quite staggering how great Pakistan is for tourism.  It can take you a little by surprise, the intensity of life and experiences around you. You absolutely have to head into town on a TukTuk, sample…

  • Barmy Army Staff Travel Blog #8 – Pakistan

    The last time England played in Pakistan – back in 2022 – I travelled with the Barmy Army to Rawalpindi to witness an incredible Test Match. The Three Lions had already won the series after two remarkable performances in Karachi and Multan respectively, but there was still so much excitement around the third Test given…

  • Pakistan introduces free visa policy for visitors ahead of England Test series

    Pakistan introduces free visa policy for visitors ahead of England Test series

    The Pakistan Government has confirmed it has launched a new visa policy designed to bring more tourism and foreign investment to the country. The change to the visa policy means the Pakistan visa process is now much simpler, with 126 countries – including the United Kingdom – no longer needing to pay any fees when…

  • 10 things to bring with you to Pakistan

    10 things to bring with you to Pakistan

    England travel to Pakistan this October for a three match Test series. If you’ve made the best decision of your life and booked a Barmy Army Travel package – here’s 10 things you’ll need to bring with you: 1. The Essentials As per GOV.uk, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months…

  • Pakistan Tour 2024: Destination Guide

    Pakistan Tour 2024: Destination Guide

    The Pakistan Test dates and venues have been announced with England playing three tests in October. Here’s a guide to each location to give you a better sense of what to expect on the tour: Test 1: Multan, 7th-11th October Multan is a large city in Punjab and played host to the second Test during…

  • Pakistan vs England: 2022 Test Rewind

    England’s Test tour of Pakistan in 2022 marked a historic return for the English team, playing their first Test series in the country since 2005. It was a three Test tour held in Rawalpindi, Multan, and Karachi, with England managing a series whitewash for the first time ever in Pakistan. It was the first time…

  • Barmy Army Travel announces travel packages for the 2024 Pakistan Tour

    Barmy Army Travel announces travel packages for the 2024 Pakistan Tour

    Barmy Army is thrilled to announce the appointment of Barmy Army Travel as an official Tour Operator for England’s Three-Test tour of Pakistan in October 2024.  England will head to South Asia having overcome Pakistan in the previous tour in 2022 – with Ben Stokes’ side winning all three Tests in a historic series victory.…