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154 Pakistani students to be evacuated from Iran: DPM Dar

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ISLAMABAD: In light of the evolving regional situation, the Government of Pakistan is taking necessary measures for the welfare and safety of Pakistani nationals in Iran and Iraq.

“Evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of yesterday.  Arrangements are being made for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students (154 in the first batch) currently residing in Iran,” Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Sunday, posted on X handle.

Pakistan Embassy in Iraq was in contact with Pakistani zaireen who were stranded due to the closure of the airspace. Measures were underway to ensure their safe stay in Iraq and possible evacuation.

“The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at the Foreign Office is operational 24/7; Contact details of CMU are: Phone: +92 51-9207887, Email: cmu1@mofa.gov.pk.

Our embassies in the region are closely coordinating all necessary efforts to support Pakistani nationals and Zaireens,” it was further posted.

Staff Reporter

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