Pakistan Issues Travel Advisory for Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon Amid Regional Tensions
Amid heightened instability in the Middle East, Pakistan’s Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid visiting Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon until further notice. The warning, issued on Thursday, reflects growing concerns over the region’s rapidly deteriorating security situation.
In a statement, the Foreign Office spokesperson called on all Pakistani nationals to “refrain from travelling to these countries until the security situation improves.” For citizens already residing in the four nations, the advisory stressed the importance of exercising maximum caution and avoiding non-essential movement.
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The advisory follows a recent wave of military escalations involving both regional and international forces, although the Foreign Office did not cite any specific incident as the trigger for the warning. “The evolving regional security environment necessitates that our citizens remain alert,” the spokesperson stated.
Pakistani embassies in Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon have been placed on high alert, and contact details for consular assistance have been made available to the public. The spokesperson encouraged citizens to stay in touch with diplomatic missions and seek immediate help in case of emergencies.
The travel advisory is part of a broader precautionary strategy as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, posing increased risks for foreign nationals, including Pakistanis.
Contact details for Pakistani embassies
In Iran:
- Tehran
- Landline: +98-21-66-9413-88/89/90/91
- Alternate: +98-21-66-9448-88/90
- Mobile: +98 9100 607 658
- Zahedan
- Landline: +98 54 33 22 3389
- Mobile: +98 99129 45346
- Mashhad
- Mobile: +98 910 762 5302
In Iraq:
- Baghdad
- WhatsApp: +964(0)7839800899
- Contact Numbers: +964(0)7834950183, +964(0)7834950311
In Lebanon:
- Beirut
- WhatsApp: +961-81669488
- Alternate: +961-81815104
In Syria:
- Damascus
- WhatsApp: +963983538186
- Landline: +963116132696
The Foreign Office advised citizens to maintain regular contact with these missions and promptly report any emergency or security concern.
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