Key points
- Evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday: Dar
- Says Arrangements are being made for safe evacuation of Pakistani students currently residing in Iran
- The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at Foreign Office is operational 24/7: Dar
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister has said that the Government of Pakistan is taking necessary measures for the welfare and safety of Pakistani nationals in Iran and Iraq in light of the evolving regional situation. He said that the evacuation of 450 Pakistani pilgrims from Iran has been facilitated yesterday.
“Evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday. Arrangements are being made for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students (154 in the first batch) currently residing in Iran,” Ishaq Dar, Sunday posted on X handle.
In light of the evolving regional situation, the Government of Pakistan is taking necessary measures for the welfare and safety of Pakistani nationals:
– Evacuation of 450 Pakistani
Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday.– Arrangements are being made for the…
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 15, 2025
He said that Pakistan Embassy in Iraq was in contact with Pakistani pilgrims who were stranded due to the closure of airspace. Measures were underway to ensure their safe stay in Iraq and possible evacuation, according to his statement on X.
“The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at Foreign Office is operational 24/7; Contacts details of CMU are; Phone: +92 51-9207887 , Email: [email protected]. Our embassies in the region are closely coordinating all necessary efforts to support Pakistani nationals and Zaireens,” it was further posted.
