About 714 citizens arrived in Pakistan by buses through Taftan border to Iran amid Tehran and Tel Aviv escalating tensions for the fourth consecutive day.
Immigration authorities confirmed that passengers included citizens, traders and drivers.
According to the officials, three buses containing 154 Pakistani students arrived at Taftan after departing Tehran. They said the students would be transferred to Pakistan House once they have gone through immigration process.
The retirement process started once the Israel-Iran military standoff erupted on a Friday. Israel has since Friday made massive attacks on Iran destroying military bases, nuclear facilities as well as in residential areas all over the country.
The attacks have resulted in the death of least 224 in the Islamic Republic Iran including the top military commanders, nuclear scientists and the civilians.
In turn, Iran has responded with salvo of drones and missiles that have claimed at least 24 lives in Israel according to the latest figures released by the prime minister’s office.
In response to the rapidly worsening situation in the Middle East, a coalition of 21 Muslim-majority nations has issued a strong appeal demanding the cessation of Israel’s recent military actions against Iran.
The call for peace was made in a joint communiqué released on June 17, reflecting collective concern over the security implications of the hostilities that have flared since June 13, 2025.
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, brought attention to the statement through a post on X (formerly Twitter), underscoring the solidarity among Islamic countries in urging restraint and respect for international norms.
The statement was signed by the foreign ministers of nations including Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Türkiye, the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Pakistan, among others. The group unequivocally denounced Israel’s military maneuvers, branding them as breaches of the United Nations Charter and international legal frameworks.
