Islamabad:
Pakistan has remembered some of his diplomats, non-essential staff and their families from Tehran because of the escalating Israel-IRan conflict and the changed regional situation.
According to a senior official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the move was asked for the ongoing war between Iran and Israel and increased tension in the region. However, the official clarified that the Pakistani Embassy and the Consulate in Tehran will continue their operations.
The official also confirmed that the employees identified as non-essential have been asked to return to Pakistan with their families. Arrangements have been made to facilitate their safe return.
Previously, a total of 78 Pakistanis, including 47 students, returned to Pakistan through the Taftan border on Tuesday and raised the total number of repatriated citizens to 1,200. The Pakistani citizens who mostly consist of pilgrims were stranded in Iran because of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
According to Express News, 987 pilgrims and students over the past two days have surely been brought back.
