Islamabad has issued an alert for a possible attack at the India - Pakistan border in Punjab province.
Pakistan's National Counter Terrorism Authority on Tuesday, in a letter to Home Secretary of Punjab, said: "Reportedly, Tehreek - e - Taliban, Fazal Ullah group is planning to target parade at Wagah border in Lahore or Ganda Singh Border in Kasur on August 13, 14 or 15. "
It also said at least two suicide bombers have been dispatched to carry an attack on the border.
"Extreme vigilence and heightened security measures are suggested to avoid any untoward incident, " it said in a statement.
Security have been heightened in Pakistan ahead of August 14, the country's Independence Day.
Meanwhile, Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif will chair a high level security meeting on Wednesday to discuss the National Action Plan.
Talking to Dawn, a government official privy to the meeting, said a point - wise discussion was expected with the top brass.
"Everything under the sun which has something to do with NAP implementation will be taken up and discussed, " said the official.
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