In an email to its citizens, the French embassy said: "Due to the serious threats to French interests in Pakistan, French nationals and French companies are advised to temporarily leave the country.
Emailka la soo diray khamiistii, safaaradda Faransiiska ee Pakistan waxaa lagu yiri: "Khataraha halista ah ee ku wajahan danaha Faransiiska ee Pakistan darteed, muwaadiniinta Faransiiska iyo shirkadaha Faransiiska waxaa lagula talinayaa inay si ku meel gaar ah uga baxaan waddanka.