Imran Khan is all set to visit the United States later thismonth and will meet US President Donald Trump on July 22. If he has his waythough, the Pakistan Prime Minister's stay in Washington may well turn out tobe a security nightmare for US officials.

It is reported in the Pakistani press that Imran hasexpressed a desire to avoid costly hotels during his stay in Washington and isconsidering the possibility of camping at the ambassador's residence. Dawn hasreported that it is an idea that may save a whole lot of money for a countrythat has a crumbling economy but that it is also a prospect that could givesleepless nights to officials of the host country. The primary responsibilityof providing security cover to a Head of State visiting the US lies with theAmerican secret services. The secret services jointly work with Washington'sadministration to ensure that while visiting dignitaries are provided with atight security cover, their stay does not inconvenience locals of the city.

Imran staying at the ambassador's residence could well turn outto be a possible security risk while also inconveniencing locals because routemaps would possibly lead through main traffic sections of the capital city. Theresidence is in an area where several other embassies are also located,including that of India. It is also reported that since the residence may notbe large enough, several of Imran's key meetings during his visit may have tobe held at the Pakistani embassy which is a short distance away. This couldpossibly lead to traffic-related challenges.