Location:  Country-wide Event:  Given possible reactions to recent events in Iraq, the U.S. Embassy has restricted travel by U.S. government employees.  U.S. government personnel in Pakistan are required to postpone non-essential official movements and most personal movements.  U.S. citizens in Pakistan should monitor their surroundings for possible demonstrations and suspicious activity. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds Keep ... Read More»

Location:  Lahore Press Club (Shimla Hill Circle) Lahore, Pakistan Event:  Today, at approximately at 1600, Majlis Wahdat Ul Muslimeen is expected to protest at the Lahore Press Club near Shimla Hill Circle.  This protest is against the killing of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.  The protest may cause traffic delays, unplanned transportation disruptions, and ... Read More»

Location: Karachi Event:  As the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration approaches, we remind U.S. citizens that the holiday is often associated with an increase in traffic restrictions, increased vehicular/pedestrian traffic, and a large security presence throughout Karachi.  In addition, the custom of local “celebratory gunfire” to ring in the New Year takes place in and around ... Read More»