ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has advised its citizens to avoid traveling to Iran due to the rapidly worsening conflict between Iran and Israel. The advisory, issued late Saturday by the Ministry of Interior, urges people to postpone all non-essential travel to Iran for the time being.
The government stated that this is a temporary measure aimed at protecting Pakistani citizens in light of ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. These strikes have triggered heavy retaliatory attacks from Iran, raising serious concerns about civilian safety.
According to the ministry’s statement, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to ensure the safe return of all Pakistanis currently in Iran. Arrangements are reportedly underway, and officials are monitoring the situation closely.
On Friday night, Israel launched a powerful offensive on Iranian territory, targeting key military and nuclear sites. Iranian officials confirmed the deaths of several top commanders and nuclear scientists in the strikes.
In response, Iran carried out multiple missile and drone attacks, claiming to have hit strategic Israeli military installations. This back-and-forth exchange has fueled fears of a full-scale regional war across the Middle East.
As tensions rise, global oil prices have spiked, and several countries have begun issuing travel warnings. Pakistan’s travel advisory reflects growing international concern over the safety of citizens in conflict-affected regions.