Pakistan Activates Crisis Management Unit as Regional Tensions Escalate
By Zeeshan Naseem :
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit to monitor the rapidly evolving security situation in the Middle East and provide assistance to Pakistani nationals across the Gulf region, officials announced Sunday.
The decision comes as regional tensions soar following US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliatory missile attacks across multiple Gulf states .
Urgent Advisory for Pakistani Nationals
In an official statement, the Foreign Office strongly advised all Pakistani citizens residing in Gulf countries to exercise utmost caution, remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly follow instructions issued by host governments .
The Crisis Management Unit is operating around the clock to coordinate response efforts and provide emergency assistance. For information or help, individuals can contact the CMU at +92-51-9207887 .
Emergency Contacts Released
The Foreign Office has released comprehensive emergency contact details for Pakistani embassies and consulates across the region:
Iran
- Embassy in Tehran: +98-21-669413-88/89/90/91 (landline), +98-9107648298 (mobile)
- Consulate in Zahidan: +98-54-33223389, +98-9046145412 (mobile)
- Consulate in Mashhad: +98-9107625302 (mobile), +98-9371807175
Saudi Arabia
- Embassy in Riyadh: +966 (0)114887272, +966(0)114884111, +966(0)114884222, +966 57 628 4980 (mobile), +966 56 050 5030 (mobile)
- Consulate General in Jeddah: +966(0)126689149, +966(0)126692371, +966 59 000 8295 (mobile), +96653 661 7573 (mobile)
United Arab Emirates
- Embassy in Abu Dhabi: +971 50 254 8975, hotline +971 2 444 7800
- Consulate General in Dubai: +971 56 647 2721, +971 (0) 4397 0412
Qatar
- Community Welfare Attache I: +974 5530 5836
- Community Welfare Attache II: +974 7791 1392
- Mr Mubashir Ahmed: +974 5090 5777
Bahrain
Multiple emergency contacts available: +973 1724 4113, +973 3235 1512, +973 3435 2578, +973 3407 1665, +973 3456 3037, +973 3982 6823, +973 3569 0404, +973 3535 9150
Kuwait
- Deputy Head of Mission: +965 99699513
- Additional Assistant: +965 98562753
Widespread Protests in Pakistan
The activation follows violent protests across Pakistan on Sunday, particularly in Karachi where at least nine people were killed and more than 20 injured during clashes between police and demonstrators outside the US Consulate . Protests also erupted in Lahore, Islamabad, and other cities, with authorities imposing Section 144 to ban public gatherings and sealing off sensitive areas .
The Foreign Office’s proactive measure aims to ensure the safety of hundreds of thousands of Pakistani workers and residents across the Gulf region as the conflict threatens to escalate further .
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