US mission to Pakistan restricts all personnel movements, State Department says
Operation 'Bunyan ul Marsoos': Pakistan destroys Udhampur airbase, Pathankot airfield in India, state media reports
The State Department said it will reassess the situation this afternoon, adding that the Pakistan Army on Saturday advised all residents of the country to remain at home until further notice.
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