Travel curbs on US diplomats: ‘No US-specific restrictions applied’
There are general guidelines regarding travel of Pakistan-based diplomats only to ensure their safety and security
ISLAMABAD:
In response to a question regarding travel curbs on US diplomats, the foreign ministry spokesperson said that no US-specific restrictions have been applied. However, there are general guidelines regarding travel of Pakistan-based diplomats, designed only to ensure their safety and security, which have existed for a long time. The foreign ministry is having a constructive engagement with the US Embassy in Islamabad in this regard.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 31th, 2011.
In response to a question regarding travel curbs on US diplomats, the foreign ministry spokesperson said that no US-specific restrictions have been applied. However, there are general guidelines regarding travel of Pakistan-based diplomats, designed only to ensure their safety and security, which have existed for a long time. The foreign ministry is having a constructive engagement with the US Embassy in Islamabad in this regard.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 31th, 2011.