Security Alert: US Withdraws Non-Essential Diplomatic Staff from Pakistan
Islamabad: The United States has recalled its non-essential diplomatic personnel from Pakistan amid heightened security concerns. Non-essential staff at the American consulates in Lahore and Karachi have also been ordered to leave the country immediately.In an official statement, the US Embassy clarified that the diplomatic status of its Islamabad mission remains unchanged and that essential…
Islamabad: The United States has recalled its non-essential diplomatic personnel from Pakistan amid heightened security concerns. Non-essential staff at the American consulates in Lahore and Karachi have also been ordered to leave the country immediately.
In an official statement, the US Embassy clarified that the diplomatic status of its Islamabad mission remains unchanged and that essential diplomatic operations will continue as normal. However, the overall staff strength has been significantly reduced across the country.
Sources indicate that the move has been taken in response to a specific security threat. Notably, security around the US Consulate in Karachi has been on high alert for several days, with all surrounding roads sealed off. American officials have so far refrained from disclosing further details regarding the nature of the threat that prompted this decision.
