ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy in Islamabad on Tuesday said that in a foreign country the Americans are subject to that country’s laws.
In a tweet, the it further said that when the US nationals are arrested abroad the Embassy can check on their well-being and provide a list of lawyers.
In a foreign country, U.S. citizens are subject to that country’s laws. When Americans are arrested abroad, the Embassy can check on their well-being and provide a list of lawyers, but cannot provide legal advice, participate in court proceedings or effect their release.
— U.S. Embassy Islamabad (@usembislamabad) July 27, 2021
However, the US Embassy cleared that it cannot provide legal advice, participate in court proceedings or effect their release.
