Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant authorities to facilitate the safe return of Pakistani pilgrims from Iran, utilizing all available resources for their repatriation.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the creation of a 24/7 Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in response to the Prime Minister’s direction.
The unit’s goal is to protect the security and safety of Zaireens and Pakistanis who are now in Iran.
Dar added that the Pakistani community has been directed to get full facilitation from the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran.
For assistance, call the embassy’s hotline at +98 21 6694 1388.
Approximately 5,000 Zaireens from Pakistan are currently in Iran: FO
According to authorities in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, there are currently about 5,000 Pakistani Zaireens in Iran. The sources also noted that there are regular fluctuations in the number of pilgrims visiting Iran.
According to the reports, the majority of Zaireans do not stay in touch with Pakistani diplomatic offices while they are in Iran, which presents difficulties during emergencies.
The Foreign Office has recommended Pakistani nationals to reevaluate their trip plans to Iran and Iraq in light of the current circumstances. The Pakistani Consulates and Embassy in Tehran are open and ready to help any citizens who require assistance.
