ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Saturday that it is closely following the situation in Libya after heavy clashes between its rival governments led to fighting and air strikes in its capital Tripoli, and urged Pakistanis to postpone travel to Libya.

“All Pakistanis, living in the country and abroad, are advised to postpone travel to Libya at this point,” the foreign ministry said, and added that it was in “constant contact with our mission in Tripoli” regarding the safety of Pakistani citizens.

Pakistan’s Embassy in Tripoli issued an alert saying it is closely monitoring the development with regard to security situation



The Pakistani ambassador is in liaison with community members to address any concerns, the statement said, and a notification issued by the embassy of Pakistan in Tripoli urged the Pakistani community to be vigilant and restrict unnecessary movement or travelling “to avoid any mishap.”

Embassy requested Pakistani community to avoid unnecessary travelling

According to the World Health Organization, 227 people have been killed and 1128 others injured in an escalation of a two-week offensive by eastern forces on the capital city which is held by the internationally recognized government.

A crisis management cell has been set up at the foreign ministry in Islamabad and at the Pakistan Mission in Tripoli for assistance and information.