The MoFA says special facilitation offices have been established at Pakistan’s missions abroad to help stranded Pakistanis
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is directing Pakistani embassies in the Gulf countries to help Pakistani citizens amid the prevailing situation in the region. PHOTO: APP
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed that the Pakistani embassies in the Gulf countries should remain easily accessible at all times to help Pakistani citizens amid the prevailing situation in the region. Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
Chairing a meeting on the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and issues related to Pakistanis living in the Gulf countries, the prime minister expressed gratitude to the brotherly country of Azerbaijan for helping in the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran.
During the meeting, the participants were briefed on the current situation regarding the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif chaired the meeting regarding Pakistanis living in the country
The meeting was held on the current situation of the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and the measures taken by Pakistani embassies to facilitate Pakistanis. pic.twitter.com/l4zKH53xZw
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“By the grace of Allah, Pakistani citizens are returning home safely from Iran and the Pakistani embassy in Azerbaijan is fully active in facilitating the process,” the prime minister was told.
The meeting was also informed that, following the Prime Minister’s instructions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was continuously monitoring the entire situation. A briefing was also given on the measures taken by Pakistani embassies to facilitate Pakistani citizens living in the Gulf countries.
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Meanwhile, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the government has taken proactive measures to facilitate the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran and to support Pakistani citizens stranded in various places abroad.
“The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is working around the clock to monitor developments and extend necessary assistance to Pakistani nationals,” the FO spokesman said.
On the instructions of the Prime Minister, special facilitation desks have been set up at Pakistan’s missions abroad to help stranded Pakistani nationals with visa facilitation, logistics and travel arrangements, he added.
Andrabi noted that missions had also launched dedicated applications, registration portals and helplines to enable timely outreach and assistance, adding that these missions are in close coordination with host governments to ensure the necessary consular facilitation for the Pakistani diaspora.
The Government of Pakistan remains fully committed to protecting the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and ensuring their safe and timely return, he added.
