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Threats force US consulate staff in Karachi to return

The United States has taken additional security precautions at its missions in Pakistan, including sending some of the Karachi consulate employees back home.

According to state department spokesman James Rubin, the measures have been taken following the receipt of threats.

''Although we do not discuss security measures in detail, we constantly review our security postures and take additional measures when needed,'' he said.

''We did receive some information regarding a possible threat to our diplomatic missions in Pakistan.

''We don't have any specific threat information directed against American citizens in Pakistan, but rather had some specific information which, we thought, might put at risk or greater risk our diplomatic operation in Pakistan.

''We did send some consulate employees home in Karachi, as part of a security precaution.''

UNI

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