Put off visit to Pak, warns US U.S. TO GIVE OUT 4-LEVEL TRAVEL ADVISORY

Washington, Dec. 9: The United States on Saturday advised its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan, saying that foreign and indigenous terrorist groups continue to pose a threat to them throughout the country.

The warning comes in the wake of increasing terrorist violence, including sectarian attacks, in Pakistan.

In a travel warning issued after a gap of seven months — the State Department warned the US citizens against all non-essential travel to the South Asian country.

The fresh travel warning replaces earlier warning, issued on May 22.

Pakistan continues to experience significant terrorist violence, including sectarian attacks, the State Department said, adding that targeted attacks against government Washington, Dec. 9: The US will issue travel advisories from next month to its citizens based on a four-level classification system with clearly recommended actions.

The level one is to “exercise normal precautions”, level two would be “exercise increased caution”, level three is “reconsider travel”, and level four would be “do not travel”, a top American diplomat said. — PTI officials, humanitarian and NonGovernment Organisation employees, tribal elders, and law enforcement personnel were common in the country. — PTI