 The US government has issued a fresh travel advisory to citizens visiting Pakistan, asking them to avoid mass gatherings and public transport.
| ... and stay away from small gatherings. And don't use taxis. Or rickshaws. And don't walk anywhere. And avoid one-on-one meetings. |
“American citizens [should] avoid all demonstrations, protests and large gatherings. It is best to avoid public transport. The US Mission personnel are prohibited from using taxis or buses,” read the advisory issued to US citizens travelling to Islamabad.
| "And never, under any circumstances, start your own car!" |
In the advisory, obtained from the US State DepartmentÂ’s official website, the US government said that several extremist groups in Pakistan were targeting American and Western interests, high-ranking Pakistani government officials and members of minority and religious groups. The advisory asks female Americans to dress conservatively, with arms and legs covered, and avoid walking alone in public. |