Pakistan tightens US mission's security after terror threats
Pakistani authorities tightened security around the US consulate and other American interests in Karachi yesterday following information about a possible attack by a woman suicide bomber of Central Asian origin, officials said.
"We have increased women security staff after a request from the US authorities over a possible terrorist attack," Tariq Jamil, police chief of the southern city, told AFP.
"Security around other American interests has also been stepped up.
For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. "Fresh security measures are particularly targeted towards women visitors, approaching the consulate for visa or other information," Jamil said.
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