US issues urgent advisory for citizens and consulate staff in Lahore: ‘Leave or shelter in place’

May 08, 2025 03:59 PM IST

United States has issued an advisory instructing all consulate personnel and citizens in Lahore, Pakistan, to either evacuate if possible or shelter in place.

The United States has issued an advisory instructing all consulate personnel and citizens in Lahore, Pakistan, to either evacuate if possible or shelter in place. The warning follows reports of drone explosions, downed drones, and possible airspace violations in and around the city on Thursday.

Security personnel cordon off a street near a site after an alleged drone was shot down in Lahore on May 8, 2025.(AFP)

Read the full advisory issued by the US Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan –

“Restriction of U.S. Personnel Movements in Lahore

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.

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-place.

The U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Pakistan will send updates as needed through our messaging system.”

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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