Security Message for U.S. Citizens Personal Security Reminder October 17, 2018   The U.S. Mission in Islamabad reminds all U.S. citizens of the possibility of hazards from celebratory gunfire.  Although the likelihood of being struck is relatively low, falling rounds can cause injury or death.  Celebratory gunfire is most likely to occur on Friday and Saturday ... Read More»

Your Vote Counts!  Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters?  All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ... Read More»

Location:  Pakistan Event:  General elections are scheduled to be held in Pakistan on July 25, 2018.  In the last two weeks, several terrorist attacks have been directed against political rallies, including a bombing in Mastung, Balochistan, that killed more than 145 people.  Demonstrations, political rallies, and large religious gatherings intended to be peaceful can become ... Read More»