KABUL: The U.S. Embassy in Islamabad has prohibited its citizens from visiting Faisal Mosque and surrounding areas until further notice.
In a statement on its social media platform, the embassy advised its staff to avoid the vicinity of Faisal Mosque due to security threats.
A few days ago, a video went viral on social media, which displayed the flag of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in front of the mosque.
This comes at a time when security incidents have increased in Pakistan, causing concern for the Pakistani government.