Emergency Numbers

Yes, most emergency numbers work from international phones. However, when traveling in Pakistan, it's beneficial to have a local SIM card. If you're using an international phone, you don't need to include Pakistan's country code (+92) when dialing emergency numbers.

Standard emergency numbers like 15 (Police), 1122 (Rescue), and 115 (Edhi) typically work even without your network, as long as there is coverage from any network provider in your area. Mobile phones are designed to use any available network for emergency calls, even if it's not your regular network. However, mobile data or WiFi is not necessary.

No, the basic emergency numbers like 15 (Police), 1122 (Emergency), and 115 (Edhi Ambulance) are the same throughout Pakistan. However, local services like municipal services, fire brigades, or specific hospitals might have different numbers in different cities. It's better to know area-specific contact numbers before traveling to a particular region.

Yes, most modern smartphones allow emergency calls even when the phone is locked. On iPhones and Android phones, you can see an "Emergency" or "Emergency Call" option on the lock screen. After tapping on it, you'll be able to dial emergency numbers. This feature allows anyone to use any available phone in an emergency, even if it's not theirs.