Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: File
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the Ministry of External Affairs to take all necessary steps to ensure safe repatriation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran.
The Prime Minister chaired a high-level review meeting on Saturday regarding the overall security situation in the country following the US-Israeli attack on Iran and Iran’s retaliatory attack.
Referring to the Pakistanis currently visiting Iran, the Prime Minister directed that all citizens be brought back safely to Pakistan via Azerbaijan. In this connection, he instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to immediately contact the government of Azerbaijan.
Shehbaz also directed all relevant federal and provincial institutions to immediately ensure comprehensive and effective security measures given the prevailing situation. He emphasized that all institutions must discharge their responsibilities with mutual coordination and complete harmony.
The Prime Minister was informed that all security agencies are on high alert in view of the current situation and all necessary measures are being taken to protect national security.
Shehbaz stated that the people of Pakistan and the armed forces are fully prepared at all times to protect the country’s security, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“Under the leadership of Chief of Staff and Chief of Defense Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Pakistan’s armed forces are performing their duties to the best of their ability with national spirit and dedication,” he said.
He said the entire nation pays tribute to the sacrifices made by the security forces in the war against terrorism.
The meeting was attended by Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Finance Minister Ahad Khan Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Kashmir Affairs Minister Amir Muqam, Chief Secretaries of all four provinces, the Inspector General of Police and other relevant senior officials.
