Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said on Sunday that in view of the Iran-Israel military confrontation, the government was taking all possible steps to ensure the safe return of Pakistanis from the neighbouring country, and 450 Pakistani devotees, who had gone to Iran to pay their respects at the shrines of religious personalities, had been evacuated from Iran by yesterday, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In his message on X, formerly Twitter, he said that steps were also being taken for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students from the country. “As many as 154 students will be evacuated in the first phase,” he informed.
In light of the evolving regional situation, the Government of Pakistan is taking necessary measures for the welfare and safety of Pakistani nationals:
— Ishaq Dar (@MIshaqDar50) June 15, 2025
- Evacuation of 450 Pakistani
Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday.
- Arrangements are being made for the…
Dar further said that Pakistan’s embassy in Tehran was in touch with the Pakistani devotees, who had been left stranded in Iraq due to the disruption of flight operations following the escalation of tensions in the region. “We are making efforts for their safe accommodation as well as likely evacuation,” the deputy PM said, and added, “The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) is functional in the Foreign Ministry round the clock.”
Reporter: Anwar Abbas