US EditionU.S. Government Limits Karachi Hotel Visits Amid Threat
KARACHI, SINDH, AUG 1 – The restriction follows a specific threat against luxury hotels, aiming to protect US personnel amid ongoing terrorism risks in the region, officials said.
- The U.S. has temporarily restricted its official staff from staying at or visiting luxury hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, due to a reported security threat.
- This limitation was implemented following a security warning issued by the American diplomatic mission in Karachi after receiving information about a threat targeting upscale hotels.
- The State Department often restricts access to certain foreign sites for government officials in response to security concerns and currently advises U.S. travelers to exercise caution or avoid visiting Pakistan because of threats related to terrorism.
- The travel advisory designates Pakistan under level three and includes a 'do not travel' alert for Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces because of terrorism and potential armed conflict.
- These measures underline ongoing security concerns in Pakistan, suggesting U.S. officials and citizens maintain heightened vigilance and limit travel to specific high-risk areas.
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The United States 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 Friday. "The US Consulate General 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 ho…
US limits official visits to Karachi hotels after threat report
TORONTO: The US has temporarily limited visits by government personnel to high-end hotels in Karachi after receiving a report of a threat, the State Department said on Friday. “The US Consulate General 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 S…
U.S. Government Limits Karachi Hotel Visits Amid Threat
The U.S. State Department has temporarily restricted its personnel from visiting high-end hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, due to a reported threat. This decision is in line with safety measures often taken by the department, as they also issued a travel advisory urging caution for U.S. citizens in Pakistan.
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