The US Embassy in Islamabad has instructed its non-emergency staff to return to the United States, citing security concerns in the region. This decision follows the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, which has led to a heightened risk of drone and missile attacks in the area. Additionally, the US Embassy has ordered its non-essential staff to leave Lahore and Karachi, citing the same security concerns.
According to sources, two US officials stated that the US is still unsure whether the fired missiles hit any targets or caused casualties. However, the US Embassy has assured that the current situation in Islamabad remains unchanged.
The US Embassy has cited the growing tensions between the US and Iran as the primary reason for the security concerns. In a statement, the US Embassy said, “The United States and Iran are increasingly at odds, and we are taking precautions to ensure the safety of our personnel and citizens in the region.”
Meanwhile, the Pakistan government has announced that it will hold a joint parliamentary session to discuss the growing tensions in the Middle East and Afghanistan. The session will be attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other senior officials.
In other news, the Pakistani government has decided to increase the price of electricity by Rs 1.63 per unit. The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has also been authorized to operate two daily flights to the UAE.
The Inspector General of Sindh Police, Javed Alam Odho, has praised the performance of the Operation Nijat Muhran. The Prime Minister has also telephoned the Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, to condemn the Israeli aggression in Lebanon.
The Ministry of Information has released updated figures on the losses suffered by the Afghan side during the Operation Ghazb ul Haq. Sources close to the Prime Minister have revealed that Maulana Fazlur Rehman has expressed his views on the issues of Iran, Afghanistan, and the Middle East. Maulana Fazlur Rehman has also suggested that the PTI and opposition parties be included in the briefing.
A civil judge who failed to return after 18 days of leave has been removed from his position. The government has decided to hold a joint parliamentary session to discuss the situation in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
According to security sources, the Pakistani military has targeted military and terrorist targets based on reliable intelligence. The Iranian military has been engaged in war, and the government is making efforts to end the war through diplomatic channels.
