Key points
- Pakistan urges its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran for a limited period due to recent Israeli attacks
- Advisory has been issued to ensure safety and security of Pakistani citizens
- Several other countries have also issued travel advisories
ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan has issued a travel advisory urging its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran for a limited period due to the recent Israeli attacks.
Pakistan state-run news agency (APP) cited Officials as saying that the advisory has been issued to ensure the safety and security of Pakistani citizens.
“Regional situation”
The government is closely monitoring the evolving regional situation, it added.
In line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives, necessary steps are already being taken to ensure the safe return of Pakistani citizens currently in Iran.
The Foreign Office has also established a crisis management cell to provide emergency assistance to citizens abroad, according to The Express Tribune.
Earlier on Friday, Pakistan Foreign Office posted on its X account, “ In view of the evolving security situation in the region, the Zaireen from Pakistan are advised to reconsider their travel plans to Iran and Iraq”.
In view of the evolving security situation in the region, the Zaireen from Pakistan are advised to reconsider their travel plans to Iran and Iraq.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 13, 2025
Amid ongoing tension, several other countries have also issued travel advisories, advising caution to their citizens as the situation escalates.
