THE United States of America has asked its citizens to reconsider travelling to Pakistan due to terrorism.
In the latest travel advisory issued on Monday (15), US citizens have been asked to avoid travelling to restive Balochistan, Kyber Pakhtunkwa and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
The US state government said terrorists may attack with very little or no warning, and that they may target transportation hubs, markets, military installations, airports, universities, tourist locations, schools, hospitals, places of worship and government facilities.
"Terrorists have targeted US diplomats and diplomatic facilities in the past, and information suggests they continue to do so," the travel advisory said.
In the PoK, the threat of armed conflict between India and Pakistan remain, the advisory said.
“Indian and Pakistani military forces periodically exchange gun and artillery fire across the Line of Control (LoC)," it said.
In February, tensions between India and Pakistan increased after a suicide car bombing killed 40 Indian security personnel. Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack. However, Pakistan denied any involvement in the bombing.
Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in northwest of London, in July 2024. (Photo: Hertfordshire Police /Handout via REUTERS)
Crossbow murderer found guilty of raping ex-girlfriend
A 26-YEAR-OLD man who murdered three women in a crossbow and stabbing attack has been found guilty of raping one of them, his ex-girlfriend, a British court ruled on Thursday.
Kyle Clifford had previously pleaded guilty to the murders of BBC sports commentator John Hunt’s wife and two daughters at their home in Bushey, northwest of London, in July 2024.
The attack led to a manhunt before Clifford was found injured hours later in a north London cemetery.
A jury at Cambridge Crown Court on Thursday convicted Clifford of raping 25-year-old Louise Hunt before killing her.
His sentencing for all the crimes is scheduled for Tuesday.
Clifford had admitted to murdering Carol Hunt, 61, and her daughters Louise and Hannah, 28. He had also pleaded guilty to charges of false imprisonment and possessing offensive weapons but denied raping Louise.
During the trial, the court heard that after killing Carol Hunt, Clifford waited for an hour before attacking Louise, tying her up, raping her, and then killing her with a crossbow. He later killed Hannah when she returned home from work.
The prosecution described Clifford, a former soldier, as committing a "violent, sexual act of spite" and said he was "enraged" after Louise ended their 18-month relationship. They told the court that he had "carefully planned" the attack.
Less than 24 hours before the killings, Clifford had searched for a podcast by social media influencer Andrew Tate, according to the prosecution. They argued that the murders were driven by the "violent misogyny promoted" by Tate.
Justice Joel Bennathan called Clifford’s crimes "dreadful" and "almost unspeakable".
(With inputs from AFP)