US Mission warns personnel to avoid Serena Hotel in Peshawar due to security threats

The U.S. Mission to Pakistan has issued a security alert for the Serena Hotel in Peshawar, advising personnel and citizens to avoid the area until December 16 due to potential terrorist threats. This alert follows a broader "Do Not Travel" advisory for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where terrorist attacks are common. The U.S. government warns of risks including assassination and kidnapping, particularly targeting government officials and civilians. The advisory highlights ongoing threats from violent extremist groups, noting that attacks can occur suddenly in various public places. U.S. diplomats have also been targets in the past.