Pakistani nationals are safe in Syria: FO

The Foreign Office on Sunday said all Pakistani nationals were safe in Syria and had been advised to exercise caution.

"We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria," the Foreign Office spokesperson said in a statement.

The statement said the Embassy of Pakistan in Syria was open for support and advice. As of now Damascus Airport is closed.

"Our embassy remains in contact with stranded Pakistani nationals including zaireen. It will facilitate their return once the airport opens," it added.

"Pakistan has always supported unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, and there is no change in our principled position," she noted.