The United States has temporarily restricted official government personnel from visiting high-end hotels in Karachi, Pakistan, following a reported security threat, the State Department confirmed on Friday.
According to a security alert issued by the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi, a threat was received specifically targeting upscale hotels in the city. In response, the consulate has suspended official visits to these establishments until further notice.
“The U.S. Consulate General Karachi received a report of a threat directed at high-end hotels in Karachi,” the alert said. “As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Consulate General in Karachi has temporarily limited visits by official U.S. government personnel to these hotels.”
The State Department routinely imposes travel restrictions for U.S. personnel in foreign countries when specific threats emerge, often including popular tourist sites, shopping malls, restaurants, and public gathering places.
The alert advises U.S. citizens in Karachi to remain vigilant, avoid large gatherings and popular venues, keep a low profile, and exercise heightened awareness in areas frequented by Western nationals.
A Level 3 travel advisory remains in effect for Pakistan, urging American citizens to reconsider travel due to the risk of terrorism and the potential for armed conflict. The advisory highlights regions such as Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and border areas as particularly volatile.
Pakistani authorities have not publicly commented on the threat report, but security has been stepped up in key areas of Karachi. The U.S. government has not disclosed specific details about the nature or source of the threat.
Written By Rodney Mbua
