US alerts its citizens in Pakistan

The United States Embassy has issued a security alert for the citizens living in Pakistan cautioning them to avoid visiting public places on Eid and August 14, a local television reported. The security message reminds US citizens of potential threat posed by the presence of Al-Qaeda, Taliban and many related indigenous groups. According to the report, these groups seek the opportunities to attack US citizens at locations where they might congregate during occasion like Eid and August 14.