Just finished mapping out my next DONE3. I'm going to stick with the AA desk and ex-Japan itinerary. Yes, Pakistan and India are lower. But when I back out the lower additional extra charges of an ex-Japan ticket, and the positioning cost of getting to Pakistan or India from NRT (where my current ticket ends), then factor in the somewhat increased safety risk in Pakistan, particularly with the MidEast just a hair's breadth away from exploding, sticking with ex-Japan is the right decision for me. I did hear back from my Pakistani friend, and he, too, advises against Pakistan, particularly at this time.