Travel Advisories For Citizens In Pakistan: Former Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has been arrested. After which, citing political unrest, the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have issued new travel advisories for their citizens. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan has been arrested by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in the Al-Qadir Trust corruption case. After which violent demonstrations have started in the whole country.
ARY News reported that angered by the arrest of the PTI chairman, his supporters and party workers protested across the country and demanded his release. The US, Canada and the UK have issued travel advisories for their citizens and diplomatic staff as protests broke out in several parts of Pakistan. The US Embassy has announced a travel alert for its citizens in Pakistan.
Instructions have been given to be aware of the surroundings
The latest advisory issued by the US Embassy said that the US Embassy is monitoring earlier reports of clashes between protesters and police and sporadic demonstrations in Islamabad. Has canceled the consular appointment. According to the report of ARY News, US citizens have been advised to be extremely cautious and avoid large crowded places. The US Embassy has asked people to follow requests from law enforcement and be aware of their surroundings and monitor local media for updates.
There is a threat of violence and kidnapping
The UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said that public demonstrations are common in Pakistan. You should keep an eye on local news. Protests can happen with little warning and most remain peaceful. The Canadian government has also asked its citizens and employees to exercise caution in Pakistan because of the violence. He said there is a threat of terrorism, civil unrest, communal violence and kidnapping.
Imran Khan Responding to the arrest, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said that the United States of America has no position on a political candidate or party. There is no position in the United States of America on one political candidate or party versus another, Karine Jean-Pierre said at the press briefing. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a joint news conference that we just want to make sure that whatever is happening in Pakistan is under the rule of law, the constitution.
