US limits official visits to hotels in Pakistan’s Karachi after threat report
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People shopping for decorative items in the colours of the Pakistan national flag, ahead of Independence Day celebrations in Karachi on Aug 1.
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- US consulate in Karachi received a threat report aimed at high-end hotels, says the State Department.
- Official US government personnel have temporarily limited visits to these hotels due to security concerns.
- US citizens in Pakistan are advised to reconsider travel due to terrorism and armed conflict risks (Reuters).
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WASHINGTON – The US has temporarily limited visits by government personnel to high-end hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, after receiving a report of a threat, the State Department said on Aug 1.
“The US Consulate-General (in) Karachi received a report of a threat directed at high-end hotels in Karachi,” the department said in a security alert.
“The US Consulate-General in Karachi has temporarily limited visits by official US government personnel to these hotels.”
The State Department said it sometimes declares areas in foreign countries such as tourist attractions, hotels, markets, shopping malls and restaurants off-limits to official US government personnel in response to such threats.
The security alert urges people to avoid the areas and crowds, keep a low profile and stay alert in places frequented by tourists and citizens of Western countries.
The State Department currently has a travel advisory in place for Pakistan that advises US citizens to reconsider travelling there due to the risk of terrorism and potential for armed conflict. REUTERS
