Pakistan confirms new restrictions on its diplomats in US

US diplomat ID card. (Photo courtesy: social media)

April 19: Voice of America report by Ayesha Tanzeem states that Pakistan says its diplomats working in the United States are facing additional restrictions on travel from the host government.
 “Regarding travel restrictions on Pakistani diplomats in Washington, yes, we have received official communication regarding certain measures that the U.S. intends to implement beginning May 1, 2018. The issue is primarily of reciprocity. Both sides are in touch and we are hopeful that the matter will be resolved,” Mohammad Faisal, the spokesman for Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said in his weekly press briefing in response to a question Thursday.

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