WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. State Department said the threat from anti-U.S. rallies, al-Qaida attacks and kidnappings meant U.S. citizens should be wary of traveling to Pakistan.
"Protests have taken place across Pakistan against the United States, International Security Assistance Force and NATO," a warning from the State Department read. "There have also been widespread demonstrations and large political rallies condemning drone strikes."
"The Mission (in Pakistan) reiterates its advice to all U.S. citizens to take measures for their safety and security at all times," the warning reads. "These measures include maintaining good situational awareness, avoiding crowds and keeping a low profile."
U.S. authorities this week said Haqqani network leader Badruddin Haqqani, whose father founded the militant group, was killed in a drone strike over northwest Pakistan. U.S. military officials denied Pakistani media reports that suggested diplomatic efforts were under way with the militant group in Afghanistan.
Victoria Nuland, a State Department spokeswoman, said she had no knowledge of peace talks with the Haqqani network.
Ties between the Washington and Islamabad deteriorated following the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden at his compound in Pakistan.
