ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed Pakistani embassies in Gulf countries to remain readily available at all times to assist Pakistani citizens amid the prevailing situation in the region.Chairing a meeting on the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and issues related to Pakistanis residing in Gulf countries, the prime minister expressed gratitude to the brotherly country Azerbaijan for assisting in the evacuation process.Officials briefed the meeting on the current situation regarding the return of Pakistani citizens from Iran.
The prime minister was informed that, by the grace of Allah, Pakistani citizens are safely returning home and the Pakistani Embassy in Azerbaijan is fully active in facilitating the evacuation process.The meeting was also informed that, on the prime minister’s instructions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuously monitoring the overall situation.A briefing was also given on the measures taken by Pakistani embassies to facilitate Pakistani citizens residing in Gulf countries.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, federal ministers Azam Nazeer Tarar and Attaullah Tarar, Prime Minister’s Adviser Rana Sanaullah, Minister of State Talal Chaudhry, Special Assistant Syed Tariq Fatemi, and other senior officials.
