Islamabad: Pakistan on October 18 said, the provincial Sindh government has removed encroachments from the disused India Consulate building in Karachi and posted guards there and at five other properties belonging to India to protect them from potential intruders.

Commenting on reports, which appeared in the media about the alleged sale and purchase of the Indian Consulate building in Karachi, a statement issued by Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman in Islamabad said the federal government has taken up the issue with the Sindh government.

"The Sindh government, on October 18 has removed the encroachment from the said premises and posted guards there. Guards have also been posted at other five properties in Karachi belonging to the Government of India", the spokesman said.

PTI