The Government of Pakistan on Tuesday announced to reduce its non-diplomatic and non-essential staff in Iran amid escalating tensions in the region, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Diplomatic sources said that the government has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) to start the safe evacuation of families of diplomats and non-essential staff from Iran as a "precautionary measure" amid escalating tensions in the region
Diplomatic sources, the Pakistani Embassy in Tehran and consulates in Mashhad and Zahedan will remain fully operational, ensuring uninterrupted consular services for citizens
The Foreign Ministry is moving out families of diplomats and staff, and some non-essential staff from Iran.
The move follows heightened regional instability, including Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, and retaliatory missile attacks by Iran.
Reporter: Anwer Abbas