US Orders Departure of Non-Essential Diplomatic Staff from Pakistan Over Security Concerns

Washington: The United States has directed the departure of its non-essential diplomatic personnel from Pakistan due to security concerns.

According to a statement issued by the United States Embassy in Pakistan, non-essential staff at the US Consulates in Lahore and Karachi have also been instructed to leave the country.

The embassy clarified that there has been no change in the operational status of the US Embassy in Islamabad.

The statement further noted that heightened tensions between the United States and Iran have raised concerns over potential drone and missile attacks in the region, prompting the precautionary measures.