Pakistan urges citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon

Citizens were also urged to stay in contact with Pakistan’s diplomatic missions for timely updates, assistance

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong travel advisory, urging citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Syria due to the worsening security situation in the region.

In an official statement released on Thursday, the Foreign Office said the advisory was aimed at ensuring the safety and security of Pakistani citizens, advising them to defer all non-essential travel to the four countries until further notice.

“Pakistani nationals currently residing in these countries are advised to exercise extreme caution, remain vigilant, and minimise non-essential movement,” the ministry said.

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Travel Advisory for Pakistani nationals regarding Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria

For their safety and security, Pakistani nationals are strongly advised to avoid all travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Lebanon, and…

— Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) June 19, 2025

The advisory follows increased regional tensions and security threats, although no specific incident was cited. The ministry did, however, deny reports circulating on social media suggesting a closure of the Pakistan-Iran border.

Pakistani citizens were also urged to stay in regular contact with Pakistan’s diplomatic missions for timely updates and assistance.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided emergency contact numbers for embassies and consulates in affected regions, including:

• Tehran, Iran: [phone] to 91 (landline); [phone]/90 (landline); [phone] (mobile)

• Zahidan, Iran: [phone] (landline) [phone] (mobile)

• Mashhad, Iran: [phone]

• Baghdad, Iraq: ++964(0)7839800899 / [phone] / [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

• Beirut, Lebanon: [phone] / [phone]; Email: [e-mail]

• Damascus, Syria: [phone]: Landline [phone]; Email: [e-mail]