Partial resumption of air connectivity: Stranded Pakistanis begin returning to respective destinations

ISLAMABAD: With the partial resumption of air connectivity, stranded Pakistanis have begun returning to their respective destinations through commercial flights, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday.

MoFA Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi stated this in response to a media query regarding the measures taken to facilitate the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran and to support our citizens elsewhere in the region.

“In light of the evolving regional situation, the Government of Pakistan has taken proactive measures to facilitate the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Iran and to support our citizens who are stranded at various locations abroad,” he remarked. The Government of Pakistan remains fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of overseas Pakistanis and ensuring their safe and timely return.

The Crisis Management Unit (CMU) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is operating round the clock to monitor developments and extend the necessary assistance to Pakistani nationals.

On the instructions of the prime minister, Special Facilitation Desks have been established at Pakistan’s Missions abroad to assist stranded Pakistani nationals with visa facilitation, logistics, and travel arrangements. The spokesperson added, “Missions have also launched dedicated applications, registration portals, and helplines to enable timely outreach and assistance.”

Pakistan’s Missions are in close coordination with host governments to ensure the necessary consular facilitation for the Pakistani Diaspora.

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