Updated on Thursday, July 02, 2009, 21:31 IST

Oslo, July 02: Norway on Thursday ordered its embassy in Islamabad to close for at least two days for security reasons, a foreign ministry spokeswoman said.

"Based on the developments in the general security situation, Norway has decided to close its embassy in Islamabad on Thursday 2 July and Friday 3 July," Ragnhild Imerslund said.

Imerslund declined to specify the developments and say whether the Norwegian embassy had received specific threats. The decision was taken yesterday night.

She did not say whether the embassy would reopen next week. "We are constantly reviewing the situation," she said.

The Pakistani capital has seen several attacks in recent months, as government forces battle an Islamist insurgency.

Last week Pakistani police announced the arrest of 25 alleged militants whom it claims were planning attacks in large cities, including on foreign targets.

Bureau Report