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The Sweden embassy in Pakistan has been closed for indefinite period following the recent caricature issue reported on social networking site Facebook.According to embassy sources, the embassy in Islamabad and other offices across the country have been closed for indefinite period. Strong criticism and reaction came from Pakistan when social networking site's management allowed members to draw Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) caricatures.Pakistan Foreign Office has been informed about the closure of the offices, sources added. Some ambassadorial staff members have also been asked to leave the country. Security has been beefed up around the embassy.
