RAWALPINDI: Law enforcement agencies have been directed to tighten security around international schools following intelligence reports that Al-Qaeda militants might be targeting them in the near future.

According to sources, following the alert the police were directed to deploy personnel around the buildings and ensure the safety of employees. American schools are especially vulnerable, sources said.

The security alert was issued after the attack on two policemen in a targeted attack in Sadiqabad area of Rawalpindi. “Police is taking all possible measures to avert any attack and ensure the safety of schools and their employees,” a senior police officer said. — Mohammad Asghar

Published in Dawn, November 14th, 2014