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Thursday, May 19, 2011

Saudi Arabia to shut Karachi consulate

KARACHI: After the murder of diplomat, Saudi Arabia is mulling to shut its consulate in Karachi in the head of security measures.

As per details, the families of the diplomatic staff are shifting to Saudi Arabia and only compulsory personnel will be deployed in the consulate. This decision was taken after cracker blast and killing of Chief Security Officer on the other day.
Sources said that the families of the Saudi diplomats are shifting to Saudi Arabia through different flights. They said that the authorities in Saudi Arabia are seriously thinking to close the consulate; however, no final decision has been taken in this regard. In the case of closure, the visas would be issued from Islamabad. Online