The US Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulate Generals in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6, citing the current security situation.
In a notice issued to applicants, the US mission said routine visa services would remain suspended during this period. Officials did not provide further details about the security concerns but said affected applicants would receive guidance on rescheduling their appointments.
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“Due to the current security situation, the US Embassy in Islamabad and the Consulates General in Lahore and Karachi have cancelled all visa appointments through Friday, March 6,” the US Embassy Islamabad posted on X. The embassy advised visa applicants to monitor official channels for updates and further instructions.
The broader suspension follows an earlier decision on Sunday, when the US Mission cancelled all US visa and American Citizen Services (ACS) appointments scheduled for March 2 at its facilities in Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore.
