Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has said that in light of the evolving regional situation, the Government of Pakistan is taking necessary measures for the welfare and safety of Pakistani nationals.

According to the statement issued by Ishaq Dar on X on Sunday, evacuation of 450 Pakistani Zaireen from Iran has been facilitated as of Saturday.

Arrangements are being made for the safe evacuation of Pakistani students (154 in the first batch) currently residing in Iran.

Ishaq Dar said that our Embassy in Iraq is in contact with Pakistani Zaireen who are stranded due to the closure of airspace. Measures are underway to ensure their safe stay in Iraq and possible evacuation.

Ishaq Dar said that Crisis Management Unit (CMU) at Foreign Office is operational 24/7; Contacts details of CMU are; Phone: +92 51-9207887, Email: [email protected].

Ishaq Dar said that our embassies in the region are closely coordinating all necessary efforts to support Pakistani nationals and Zaireens.