US citizens cautioned from visiting to Pakistan

WASHINGTON: The US on Monday cautioned its citizens from travelling to Pakistan, citing that the presence of al Qaeda, Taliban and other militant elements poses a potential threat to Americans throughout the country.

Terrorists and their sympathisers regularly attack civilian, government, and foreign targets, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, the State Department said in travel bulletin.

Observing that the Pakistan government has heightened security measures, particularly in major cities, the report said threat reporting indicates terrorist groups continue to seek opportunities to attack locations where US citizens and Westerners are known to congregate or visit, such as shopping areas, hotels, clubs and restaurants, places of worship, schools, or outdoor recreation events.