Islamabad (TDI): In light of the quickly changing and largely unpredictable security situation in the Middle East, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has issued an official travel advisory, asking Pakistani citizens in the region to avoid travelling to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria.
In an official statement, released on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries are urged to exercise extreme caution, remain vigilant, minimize non-essential travel, and stay in regular contact with the respective Pakistan Embassies.”
It also provided a list of phone numbers and emails of Pakistan Embassies in Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon through which Pakistani nationals residing in these countries can contact embassies in case of any emergency and seek facilitation.
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Travel Advisory for Pakistani nationals regarding Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
For their safety and security, Pakistani nationals are strongly advised to avoid all travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Lebanon, and…
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 19, 2025
This travel advisory comes as the ongoing Israel – Iran war has created serious security concerns in the whole region. Both sides continue to exchange missiles for the eighth consecutive day and the collective impact of violence threatens people in the neighboring countries.
Recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also released a statement denying the rumors regarding the closure of Iran-Pakistan border “This to clarify that contrary to some media reports, all border crossings along the Pakistan-Iran border remain fully operational,” it said.
In addition to this, earlier on June 16, the Ministry confirmed the evacuation of 268 Pakistani nationals from Iraq while another 3000 nationals have also been evacuated from Iran through multiple routes.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, also instructed Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to stay in contact with the Ministry to ensure smooth and secure return of Pakistani nationals.
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