ISLAMABAD: The State Department has ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their families to evacuate from the U.S. Consulates in Lahore and Karachi citing security risk.
The decision follows a protest demonstrations that turned violent at the Karachi consulate, claiming at least 10 lives and amplifying fears of violence in a region already fraught with tension. Updated details available with MM News suggest that a person injured in the violence at US Karachi consulate succumbed to his injuries earlier today, bringing the death toll to 11.
Pakistan: The State Department updated the Travel Advisory for Pakistan to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel from U.S. Consulates Lahore and Karachi. Read the full advisory: https://t.co/Lz0vTwzQgs pic.twitter.com/ABO11FPWZp
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In its updated travel advisory, the State Department specifically cautions that violence could strike unexpectedly, targeting crowded transportation hubs, markets, and even government facilities. Karachi, a bustling metropolis, has not been spared from these dangers, with past attacks serving as stark reminders of the relentless risk citizens face daily.
A statement by the State Department says due to heightened security risks, the U.S. embassy and consulates have limited abilities to aid dual U.S.-Pakistani citizens who encounter legal issues in Pakistan, as local laws classify them solely as Pakistani citizens.
