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UNDSS Advisory – Threat Alert

Introduction

Security forces have issued a general threat alert, referring that terrorist ex TTP are planning to
carry out terrorist activity in Rawalpindi / Islamabad and Lahore in near future, indicating the group
has transported explosives or other allied material for the activity. As per available information,
the targets in Rawalpindi / Islamabad is likely the security forces /LEAs/ intelligence agencies or
civil administrations dealing with Lal Masjid authorities.

To note that a similar threat alert was issued in recent past, one referring to target most high-
profile personalities by the foreign terrorists entered Pakistan, and other mentioning terrorists and
anti-state elements that were planning to target important security installation buildings, public
places and public gatherings to cause maximum damage.

Reportedly, the general threat alert is usually followed by a security incident in some location in
the country.

Although UNDSS has no information on direct threat against UN in ISL/RWP area, nevertheless,
UN could become the victim of “wrong place/ wrong time” type incident while being present of a
close proximity of various types of IEDs including BBIED or SVBIED and VBIED blasts, and/or be
caught in a roadblock from security sources, which may cause road congestion and delays on
travelling.

Expected Outcomes Affecting UN Personnel

• Heightened security measures by security forces in different locations e.g. as hotels/

ministries/shopping’s/gatherings of political or religious motivation or recreational sites;
• Fatalities/injuries due to a terrorist activity such as suicide/RCIED/IED.
• The terrorists to kidnap the high-profile target for ransom in Islamabad, Rawalpindi or its
surrounding areas.
• Roadblocks
• Traffic congestion/deviation
• Psychological impact on UN personnel due to untoward incident(s).
• The likelihood of become a victim of “wrong place/ wrong time” while a suicide / LED attack
in the crowded area or particular location;

Recommended Mitigation Measures to UNSMS Personnel & Dependants

• Exercise caution, maintain your situational awareness and overall vigilance in daily/routine
missions and activities;
• Avoid unnecessary movements and maintain low profile;
• Remain vigilant of the surroundings and avoid overcrowded places;
• Strictly cooperate with LEAs and carry all important documents to avoid any
inconvenience;
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• Maintain personal awareness of the situation when visiting public places. In case
suspicious activity is observed in the area, immediately leave the place.
• While visiting the public places, inform the agency SFP about your location and the
expected duration.
• Sensitize family members to safety, especially women and children.
• When driving, ensure that doors/windows are always locked;
• Avoid walking alone as much as possible, particularly in squares, public roads and / or
isolated places or even poorly secured routes, and with lacking security measures, that
may provide the opportunity to terrorists for accomplishment of the terrorist activities.
• Don’t stop to help anyone on the roadside that is requesting food/money;
• Treat mechanical breakdown as a security incident: report your location and status to
SOC immediately;
• Carry VHF set/Mobile phone for immediate sharing of information;
• Staff members should be reminder on the security briefings and advisories sent, related
to the likelihood of a kidnapping/IED incident;
• UNAFPs to review the access control in the UN facilities/residences and brief the guards
on the threat/information;
• In case of a major security incident, headcount should be immediately conducted by
agency wardens/security focal points;
• Coordinate/liaise the scheduled activities, missions and visits with the security forces;
• Review and update communications trees, warden plans and contingency plans;
• Follow the advisories and security measures in place;
• Report to UNDSS SOC any unusual/suspicious activities, objects, individual(s)
immediately;
• Plan travels accordingly.

UNDSS will closely monitor the situation and will issue further alerts/advisories accordingly.

-- PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS ADVISORY IS FOR UN PERSONNEL ONLY --

UNDSS Pakistan Security Contacts
Islamabad
Ms. Catherine Marina Mackenzie (CSA) 0345-8300200 catherine.mackenzie@un.org
Mr. John Alan Douglas (DSA) 0345 5029031 douglas1@un.org
Mr. Santiago Ramirez (SOO) 0345-5029034 santiago.ramirez@un.org
Ms. Maria Martins (FSCO) 0345-5029036 martinsm@un.org
Mr. Ahsan ul Haq (LSA) 0345-5006230 ahsan.ul.haq@un.org
Ms. Mubashra Javaid 0345-8565173 mubashra.javaid@un.org
Mr. Minhaj Uddin (LSA) 0345-5029032 minhaj.uddin@un.org
Mr. Waseem Safdar Raja (SOA) 0345-5029039 waseem.raja@undp.org
Mr. Alamgir Khan (SOA) 0345-5009560 alamgir.khan@undp.org
Islamabad Security Operations Centre
0345-5009569 islamabad.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Italy Sierra Base)

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Sindh (Karachi)
Mr. Hassan Areeb (LSA) 0345-8281092 hassan.areeb@un.org
Karachi Security Operations Centre
0306-2779903 karachi.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Romeo Sierra Base)

Balochistan (Quetta)
Mr. Amado Caro (FSCO) 0345 5009567 amado.caro@un.org
Mr. Patrick André KIBORA 03455003730 patrick.kibora@undss.org
Mr. Jehangir Anthony (LSA) 0345-5009563 jahangir.anthony@un.org
Mr. Hanan Achakzai (LSA) 0345-5006206 achakzai2@un.org
Quetta Security Operations Center
0345-5006202 quetta.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Quebec Sierra Base)

Punjab (Lahore)
Mr. Ernst Hubetus Koebke (FSCO) 0345-8564301 hubertus.koebke@un.org
Mr. Khalid Irfan (LSA) 0345-4001100 khalid.irfan@un.org
Lahore Security Operations Center
0345-5005651 lahore.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Lima Sierra Base)

KP/NMD (Peshawar)
Mr. Andrew Pollock andrew.pollock@un.org
Mr. Weidong Ye (DFSCO) 0345-5006233 weidong.ye@un.org
Mr. Irshad Khan (LSA) 0345-5009561 irshad.khan@un.org
Mr. Shaukat Khan (SOA) 0345-8511386 shaukat.khan@undp.org
Peshawar Security Operations Center
0345-5029037 peshawar.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Papa Sierra Base)

PAK and Gilgit-Baltistan (Muzaffarabad)

Mr. Mansoor Ahmad (LSA) 0345-5006209 mansoor.ahmad@un.org
Muzaffarabad Security Operations Center
0345 5006235 muzaffarabad.radio.pk@un.org
(Callsign: Delta Sierra Base)

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This document is “CONFIDENTIAL” and therefore only for the use of United Nation Staff Member/s to whom it is addressed to. This document may not be reproduced in any
way or forwarded to any recipient out of the Organization. The document must be completely destroyed or properly filed after being thoroughly acknowledged by the intended
Staff Member/s. This document is compiled from various open sources and does not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations.