The US State Department on Thursday issued a fresh travel warning for Pakistan after 'Operation Sindoor' warning the American citizens to leave areas of active conflict.
The US government said that Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones and possible airspace incursions in and around Lahore.
It said that the American citizens who find themselves in an area of active conflict should leave if they can do so safely.
"Due to reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace incursions in and near Lahore, the U.S. Consulate General in Lahore has directed all consulate personnel to shelter-in-place. The Consulate has also received initial reports that authorities may be evacuating some areas adjacent to Lahore’s main airport," the US State Department statement said.
"U.S. citizens who find themselves in an area of active conflict should leave if they can do so safely. If it is not safe to leave, they should shelter-in-plac," the statement added.