The US government has maintained a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ alert for Pakistan, particularly for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
US Embassy issues security warning, advises citizens to avoid Serena hotel Peshawar. The US Mission in Pakistan has issued a travel alert warning for its personnel and US citizens to avoid travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) from November 27 till December 16.
The alert also advises American citizens to avoid a five-star hotel in Peshawar near Golf Club area until December 16 and to remain vigilant, review personal security plans, stay updated through local media, carry identification, and cooperate with authorities.
The US government has maintained a Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ alert for Pakistan, particularly for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).
The region faces frequent attacks by terrorist and insurgent groups targeting civilians, NGOs, government offices, and security forces. Risks include assassination, kidnapping, and attacks on polio vaccination teams, according to the advisory.
The advisory issued on September 10, 2024, emphasizes, “Assassination and kidnapping attempts are common, including targeting polio eradication teams and Pakistani security personnel.” US citizens are urged to reconsider travel plans to the region and exercise extreme
PTI sit-in to continue despite Islamabad crackdown, announces CM Gandapur
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister (CM) Ali Amin Gandapur announced that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will continue its sit-in across Pakistan despite the last night crackdown against party workers in Islamabad.
Addressing a press conference in Mansehra, Ali Amin Gandapur stated that PTI has always led peaceful protests, upholding the supremacy of law and democracy.
Gandapur emphasized that former prime minister, Imran Khan, is currently in jail, and the party’s mandate was stolen in the February 8 elections but the PTI workers were subjected to violence, and their peaceful protest was met with gunfire when they protested against these injustices.
The chief minister made it clear that the sit-in will continue until the party’s demands are met. He also announced that PTI will provide Rs 10 million each to the families of workers who were martyred during the protest.
Gandapur slammed the government for its actions, stating that they are trying to suppress the peaceful protest. He warned the government to refrain from using violence against peaceful protesters.
