Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Event: Local media sources report clashes have occurred between demonstrators and police on Jinnah Avenue near Express Chowk, near the Marriott Hotel on Agha Khan Road and near the NADRA intersection. The Red Zone has been closed to traffic. U.S. Embassy personnel have been instructed to avoid these areas. Embassy Operations: Embassy …
Read More» Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Event: An anti-U.S. demonstration is scheduled to take place at the Islamabad Press Club located in F-6/1 at 16:00 hours today. U.S. Government personnel have been instructed to avoid the area surrounding the Islamabad Press Club for the duration of the demonstration. Actions to Take: Avoid the area surrounding the …
Read More» Location: Karachi, Pakistan Event: The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi reminds U.S. citizens that terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Pakistan. Due to security concerns, unofficial movements of U.S. Consulate personnel have been restricted for the period including the last two weeks of Ramadan and Eid. Included in these travel restrictions are a variety …
Read More» Location: Data Darbar Shrine, Lahore, Pakistan Event: An explosion has been reported in the vicinity of the Data Darbar Shrine in Lahore. There are reports of several casualties and injuries. Effective immediately, U.S. Consulate Lahore personnel movements have been restricted. Consulate Operations: Consulate operations are normal. Actions to Take: Avoid the …
Read More» Demonstration Alert U.S. Consulate Lahore (November 15, 2018) Location: Lahore, Mall Road, between Avari Chowk and Nasir Bagh Event: U.S. Consulate Lahore cautions that beginning 11:00am on November 15, 2018, a large demonstration is expected in Lahore along Mall Road. Mall Road will be closed from Avari Chowk through Nasir Bagh. …
Read More» 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» Message for U.S. Citizens: October town hall meeting in Islamabad September 14, 2018 The American Citizen Services unit of the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad will be holding a town hall meeting for U.S. citizens on October 2. The town hall will provide U.S. citizens an opportunity to learn more about the U.S. Mission in …
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 …
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