The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a significant travel advisory, urging Pakistani nationals to avoid all unnecessary journeys to the Islamic Republic of Iran until the situation in the country stabilises.
The directive, released on Saturday for the safety and security of its citizens, extends specific guidance to Pakistani nationals currently present within Iran.
These individuals are strongly counselled to exercise extreme caution, remain vigilant, and curtail any non-essential movement.
Furthermore, the advisory stresses the importance of maintaining regular contact with Pakistani diplomatic missions in the country. To facilitate this, the Ministry has publicised dedicated contact numbers for the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran and its posts in Zahidan and Mashhad.
The official communication did not elaborate on the specific circumstances prompting the warning, stating only that the advisory will remain in effect until conditions improve.
Contact details for Pakistani Missions are as follows:
Embassy in Tehran: +98-21-66-9413-88/89/90/91, +98-21-66-9448-88/90, and mobile +98 910 764 8298.
Zahidan: +98 54 33 22 3389 and mobile +989046145412.
Mashhad: +98 910 762 5302 and +98 937 180 7175.