PM Shehbaz orders urgent safety measures for Pakistani pilgrims in Iran

Islamabad (Web Desk): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed all relevant authorities to provide every possible assistance for the safe return and protection of Pakistani pilgrims currently in Iran.

In the light of the Prime Minister’s directives, a Crisis Management Cell has been established at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to monitor the situation and coordinate efforts.

The Pakistani Embassy in Iran has also been instructed to remain vigilant and actively assist the pilgrims.

The prime minister emphasised that immediate and effective measures must be taken to ensure the safety of all Pakistani nationals in Iran. He further instructed that all available resources be utilised to facilitate their safe and prompt return to Pakistan.

He directed that until the regional situation normalises, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistani diplomatic mission in Iran will remain on high alert, ensuring continued support and communication with the pilgrims.

Meanwhile, the government on Friday advised the Pakistani Zaireen to reconsider their plans to travel to Iran and Iraq, keeping in view the situation, emerged after Israel’s attack on Iran.

“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,” Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said in a statement.