Security Alert –U.S. Embassy Islamabad
May 24, 2019
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Event: Public processions will be held in Islamabad on Sunday, May 26, and in other parts of the country on Monday, May 27, 2019, related to Youm-e-Ali. Increased police presence is anticipated throughout the capital and especially in the vicinity of the scheduled procession in the G-6 sector. Mobile phone services are likely to be suspended along the route of the procession. The procession in Islamabad will start at Imam Bargah Sector G-6/2 at 16:00 hours and will conclude at Imam Bargah Zenobia G-6/4 at 20:00 hours. The following road closures are expected from 16:00 to 20:00 hours on Sunday, May 26.
Shaheed-e- Millat Road
Poly Clinic Chowk
Lal Masjid Road
Luqman Hakeem Road
Municipal Road
Embassy Operations: Embassy operations are normal.
Actions to Take:
Monitor local media for updates.
Avoid demonstrations.
Avoid crowds.
Keep a low profile.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
+(92)(51) 201-4000
U.S. Consulate General Karachi
+(92)(21) 3527 5000
ACSKarachi@state.gov
U.S. Consulate General Lahore
+(92) (42) 3603 4000
U.S. Consulate Peshawar
+(92) (91) 526 8800
State Department– Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
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