Location: Pakistan
Event: Security Alert
We are monitoring reports of ongoing demonstrations at the U.S. Consulates General in Lahore and violent protests at the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, as well as calls for additional demonstrations at U.S. Embassy Islamabad and U.S. Consulate General Peshawar. U.S. government personnel have been directed to restrict their movements until further notice.
We advise U.S. citizens in Pakistan to monitor local news, observe good personal security practices, including being aware of your surroundings, avoiding large crowds, and ensuring your STEP registration is up to date.
Due to protest activity around the U.S. Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore, and the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, all appointments for U.S. visas and American Citizen Services are canceled for tomorrow, March 2.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid areas of large public gatherings.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- Monitor email and local media for further updates regarding appointments at all locations.
- Keep a low profile.
- Carry identification and cooperate with police.
Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
+(92) (51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov
https://pk.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Karachi
+(92) (21) 3527 5000
ACSKarachi@state.gov
https://pk.usembassy.gov
U.S. Consulate General, Lahore
+(92) (42) 3603 4000
ACSLahore@state.gov
https://pk.usembassy.gov
U.S. Department of State – Consular Affairs
+(1) 888-407-4747 or +(1) 202-501-4444
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