KARACHI – The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) has issued aterror alert for the Sindh capital. Foreign backed attackers have plannedto target key installations, Pakistani internal counterterrorism authoritysaid Wednesday.

A statement issued by the NACTA stated that key government buildings orinstallations could be targeted in the attack by foreign-backed terrorelements. A vehicle is being prepared in the outskirts of the provincialcapital.

Provincial Home Ministry, Sindh inspector general of police (IGP), andRangers were alarmed about the recent threat alert.

The authorities have recommended extreme vigilance and heightened securitymeasures in the port city.