This Article is From Aug 12, 2013

Pakistan International Airlines offices in Delhi, Mumbai received threats: Pakistan

New Delhi: Pakistan today claimed offices of its national carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) in Delhi and Mumbai have received security threats and said the issue has been raised with the Indian External Affairs Ministry.

"Pakistan has requested Indian government to ensure security and safety of PIA offices in Delhi and Mumbai after it received threats," the Pakistan High Commission spokesperson said.

The Pakistan High Commission has uploaded a picture of a pamphlet received by the PIA office in Delhi, reportedly asking Pakistan to stop cross-LOC firing and attacks on Indian soldiers, besides shutting down the PIA offices.

While raising the issue with the Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, the Pakistani Deputy High Commissioner underlined that it was a "threat to connectivity".

As per official sources in the MEA, it has assured that all necessary security would be provided.
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