The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has published a solid travel notice, urging citizens to avoid traveling to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria due to the worsening of the security situation in the region.
In an official statement published Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the opinion was to guarantee the security and security of Pakistani citizens, advising them to postpone all non -essential trips to the four countries until further notice.
“Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries are invited to show extreme caution, to remain vigilant and to minimize non -essential movements,” said the ministry.
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Travel advice for Pakistani nationals concerning Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria
For their safety and security, Pakistani nationals are strongly advised to avoid all trips to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Iraq, in the Republic of Lebanon and …
– Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@Foreignoffice) June 19, 2025
The opinion follows regional tensions and security threats, although no specific incident has been cited. However, the ministry refused reports traveling on social networks suggesting a closure of the Pakistani-Iranian border.
Pakistani citizens have also been invited to stay in regular contact with Pakistan’s diplomatic missions for timely updates and assistance.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided emergency contact numbers for embassies and consulates in the affected regions, in particular:
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Tehran, Iran: + 98-21-66-9413-88 to 91 (fixed line); + 98-21-66-9448-88 / 90 (fixed line); +98 9100 607 658 (mobile)
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Zahidan, Iran: +98 54 33 22 3389 (fixed line) +98 99129 45346 (mobile)
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Mashhad, Iran: +98 910 762 5302
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Baghdad, Iraq: ++ 964 (0) 7839800899 / +964 (0) 7834950183 / +964 (0) 7834950311; Email: [email protected]
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Beirut, Lebanon: +961 81669488 / +961 81815104; Email: [email protected]
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Damascus, Syria: +963983538186: Fixed line +963116132696; Email: [email protected]
