New York: Amid growing concerns over the security situation in Pakistan, the US has directed some employees posted at its consulates in Karachi and Lahore to leave the country. According to the US State Department, this order will wield to those employees and their families whose services are not immediately necessary. Officials say that this visualization has been taken purely as a precautionary measure.
To which employees will the order apply?
The US wardship has clarified that this instruction is only for non-emergency workers. That is, employees whose work is not immediately necessary have been well-considered to leave Pakistan temporarily. The US Embassy located in the wanted Islamabad will protract to function normally and this order will not wield to its employees.
Why increased snooping well-nigh security?
In recent times, protests and security related incidents have come to light in some cities of Pakistan. Security agencies had wilt zestful expressly without the news of demonstrations virtually the US Consulate in Karachi. In view of these circumstances, America has given priority to the safety of its employees.
What is the impact of Middle East tension?
This visualization has been taken at a time when regional tension has increased significantly in the Middle East without the attacks on Iran by America and Israel. Without these incidents, protests have been seen in many countries and there are indications of its impact in Pakistan too. In view of the increasing regional tension, America has given priority to the safety of its diplomatic employees.
What happened outside the US Embassy in Karachi?
A few days ago, a large number of people had gathered outside the US Consulate in Karachi. The situation became tense for some time during the sit-in and security forces had to reach the spot and tenancy the situation. Although later the situation became normal, without this the security arrangements were remoter tightened.
What translating was given to American citizens?
The US Embassy has moreover well-considered its citizens living in Pakistan to exercise caution. They have been asked to stay yonder from crowded areas, alimony an eye on local news and immediately report any suspicious worriedness to authorities.
What could be the remoter impact?
Experts believe that if tension continues in the region, the security policies of America and other countries may wilt increasingly stringent. At present, this visualization of America is stuff considered as a precautionary step, but due to this, concerns have increased regarding the security situation and regional politics in Pakistan.
