"Non-essential" diplomatic staff must leave Pakistan. Those who remain must limit travel in the country. The State Department speaks of "foreign and local terrorist groups " would represent "a potential threat."

Lahore (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The U.S. State Department has ordered the "non-essential" diplomatic staff of its consulate in Lahore Pakistan to leave the city. Issued today, the provision also imposes travel restrictions on U.S. citizens to Pakistan. Some officials speak of "credible threats" to U.S. citizens in the country.

The order issued by the Department of State speaks of "the presence of several native and foreign terrorist groups."

The withdrawal of the diplomatic staff, explain some U.S. officials, is a precautionary measure that is not linked to the recent closure of many consulates and embassies in Islamic countries.

 

 

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