KSA, Australia ask staff, citizens to limit their movement

Latest Dec, 27 2022
KSA, Australia ask staff, citizens to limit their movement
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Islamabad: Saudi Arabian and Australian embassies issued security alert for their respective citizens in Pakistan, advising them to remain "Careful and limit their movement" amid rising terror threat.

Alert comes day after US Embassy stopped its staff from visiting Islamabad's Marriott Hotel due to fears of an attack. A few other embassies have also advised their staff and citizens in federal capital to restrict their movement for some time, especially until January 1.

Islamabad Police also raised security to high alert in capital. Police had said that checking was increased at all entry and exit points and requested public to cooperate with inspections. Saudi security alert advised incoming Saudi residents and those in country to "Be cautious" and not venture out except for any necessity. Australian Embassy also asked its staff and citizens to limit their movement. 

"Security of Islamabad has been placed at highest level," alert said, adding that Saudis should contact Embassy and consulate if need arises. According to Islamabad-based Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS), it was first suicide attack in capital since 2014.

A total of 165 people lost their lives and over 600 were injured in 18 suicide attacks in city from 2005 to 2014.

Published in The Daily National Courier, December, 27 2022

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