Karachi: Following terrorist attack at Karachi police office, United States has urged its citizens to "Exercise increased caution", asking them to avoid affected area. At least six heavily armed terrorists stormed into police compound on Karachi's main Sharea Faisal thoroughfare, killing at least four people amid gunfire and explosions.

Police and security forces, including paramilitary soldiers had launched an operation to eliminate terrorists and clear building. "US Embassy is monitoring attack at Central Police Office in Saddar Section of Karachi, Pakistan. Local authorities are on scene," US Embassy Islamabad said on its official Twitter handle.

"We ask US citizens to exercise heightened caution, avoid area and notify friends and family of your safety," it added. Consul General of Germany Dr Rüdiger Lotz also condemned terrorist attack. He offered his heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives combating terrorists and wished quick recovery for injured. Germany, he said, stands with Pakistan in its fight against terrorism.

Published in The Daily National Courier, February, 18 2023

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