Pakistan Foreign Office has issued a fresh travel advisory urging Pakistani citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran amid widening anti-government unrest across the country.
In an official statement released on Saturday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said the advisory was issued purely in the interest of public safety, as the situation inside Iran continues to evolve rapidly.
Pakistani nationals currently residing in Iran have been advised to remain extremely cautious, limit movement to essential needs only, and stay alert to local developments. The spokesperson also urged citizens to maintain close contact with Pakistan’s diplomatic missions in Iran and to use emergency helplines whenever assistance is required.
The Pakistani embassies in Tehran, Zahidan, and Mashhad have been instructed to remain accessible to citizens during this period of instability. Contact numbers for landline and mobile services have been shared to ensure round-the-clock communication and support.
The advisory comes as protests that initially erupted in Tehran last month have now spread across all 31 provinces of Iran, signalling a deepening national crisis. What began as economic anger—particularly among shopkeepers in Tehran’s historic Grand Bazaar over the sharp depreciation of the Iranian rial—has expanded into broader demonstrations against the government.
Unlike earlier protest movements, analysts note that the current wave is being driven largely by young men, rather than women and girls who were central to the Amini protests. Observers say this shift reflects a wider base of dissatisfaction within Iranian society.
At the same time, Iran’s leadership is facing increasing international scrutiny, while domestically struggling to contain growing unrest. Political analysts argue that the developments point to a widening crisis of legitimacy for the ruling clerical establishment.
According to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), at least 34 protesters and four members of security forces have been killed so far. The agency also reports that more than 2,200 people have been arrested during the demonstrations, underlining the scale of the unrest and the force used to suppress it.
Given the volatile situation, Pakistani authorities have reiterated their call for caution, advising citizens to prioritise safety until conditions stabilise.
Embassy Contact Numbers for Pakistani Nationals in Iran
Embassy of Pakistan – Tehran
☎ +98-21-66-9413-88 / 89 / 90 / 91 (Landline)
☎ +98-21-66-9448-88 / 90 (Landline)
📱 +98 910 764 8298 (Mobile)
Consulate of Pakistan – Zahidan
☎ +98 54 33 22 3389 (Landline)
📱 +98 904 614 5412 (Mobile)
Consulate of Pakistan – Mashhad
📱 +98 910 762 5302
📱 +98 937 180 7175
