Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan says Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation through its embassies in Tehran and Baghdad


Islamabad: Pakistan on Friday issued a travel advisory to its citizens to avoid unenessray travel to Iran and Iraq as regional tensions escalated following reported Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory.
“In view of the evolving security situation in the region, pilgrims from Pakistan are advised to reconsider their travel plans to Iran and Iraq,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement.
Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said Pakistan is closely monitoring the situation through its embassies in Tehran and Baghdad, and remains in contact with local authorities to ensure the safety of Pakistani nationals.
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
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant government departments to extend full support to Pakistani pilgrims currently in Iran. He called for coordinated efforts to ensure their protection and safe return.
In response to the developments, the Foreign Office has established a crisis management cell to provide emergency assistance to citizens abroad.

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