Summary The movement of Pakistani diplomatic staff's limited to 40 kilometres from their posts.
WASHINGTON (Dunya News) - The United States has decided to impose travel restrictions on and limit the movement of Pakistani diplomats. The decision will be implemented today (Friday), after negotiations by the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs managed to delay the restrictions from the earlier May 1 date.
The limitations will be applied at the Pakistan Embassy in Washington, as well as its four consulates in New York, Los Angeles, Texas and Chicago. The US government has sent an official notice in this regard to the Pakistani embassy.
According to details, the movement of Pakistani diplomatic staff s limited to 40 kilometres from the designated consulate. The diplomats will be required to ask for special permission at least five days before travelling beyond 40 kilometres.
The development came amid escalating hostile relations between US and Pakistan, which were once allies in war on terror.
