U.S. Government Limits Karachi Hotel Visits Amid Threat
The U.S. State Department has temporarily restricted its personnel from visiting high-end hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, due to a reported threat. This decision is in line with safety measures often taken by the department, as they also issued a travel advisory urging caution for U.S. citizens in Pakistan.
The United States has imposed temporary restrictions on visits by its government personnel to high-end hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, following a threat report, according to the State Department on Friday.
The U.S. Consulate General in Karachi issued a security alert, stating that a threat was identified targeting luxury hotels frequented by Western guests. In response, visits by official U.S. government employees to these establishments have been curtailed.
The State Department often designates specific locations as off-limits in response to potential security threats. A current travel advisory is already in place, urging Americans to reconsider travel to Pakistan due to terrorism risks. Meanwhile, Britain also advised against non-essential travel to certain areas.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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