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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
Location: Countrywide Event: U.S. government staff prohibited from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to possible attack The U.S. government is aware
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Event: U.S. government staff prohibited from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel due to possible attack
The U.S. government is aware of information that unknown individuals are possibly plotting to attack Americans at the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad sometime during the holidays. Effective immediately, the Embassy in Islamabad is prohibiting all American staff from visiting Islamabad’s Marriott Hotel. Furthermore, as Islamabad has been placed on a Red Alert citing security concerns while banning all public gatherings, the embassy is urging all Mission personnel to refrain from non-essential, unofficial travel in Islamabad throughout the holiday season.
Actions to Take:
- Exercise vigilance at events, places of worship, and avoid locations with large crowds.
- Review your personal security plans.
- Carry identification and follow requests from law enforcement.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Monitor local media for updates.
- U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan
+(92)(51) 201-4000
ACSIslamabad@state.gov
https://pk.usembassy.gov - U.S. Consulate General, Karachi
+(92)(21) 3527 5000
ACSKarachi@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General, Lahore
+(92) (42) 3603 4000
ACSLahore@state.gov - U.S. Consulate General, Peshawar
+(92) (91) 526 8800 - ACSIslamabad@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 - Pakistan Country Information
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