Pak agencies warn of terror attacks on foreigners, embassies

Lahore, Aug 16(ANI): Pakistan's intelligence agencies have revealed that the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and banned local militant outfits are planning to carry out attacks targeting foreigners, embassies, Shia clerics and imambargahs in various parts of the country.

The agencies in their reports have also warned of attacks on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders at the party's public meetings.

The TTP plans to carry out large-scale attacks in Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Lahore and other big cities of Punjab during the month of Ramazan, The Daily Times stated the reports, as saying.

It also highlights that the TTP has tasked one Abu Adil Mujahid to carry out the potential attacks.

After receiving the agencies' reports, police and other law enforcement agencies have directed security to be immediately put on red alert across the country. (ANI)