- Envoy encourages students to complete all paperwork prior to departure.
- Tipu says the embassy is in touch with the Iranian border authorities.
- Urges Pakistani citizens in Iran to follow the advisory issued by FO.
At least 72 Pakistani students have returned home amid violent protests in different parts of Iran, Pakistani Ambassador to Iran Muhammad Mudassir Tipu confirmed on Sunday.
talking to Geographic newssaid the ambassador: “72 students from Hormozgan University [a leading state university in Bandar Abbas] Today we went to Pakistan.”
The Pakistan embassy in Tehran provided all possible assistance to the Pakistan-bound students, he said, adding that they were in touch with the Iranian border authorities to ensure safe and smooth return for the students.
Protests in Iran began on December 28 in response to rising prices, before turning against the rulers who have ruled the country since 1979. Tehran has accused the United States and Israel of fomenting unrest.
Iranian police chief Ahmad-Reza Radan said security forces had stepped up efforts to confront “troublemakers.”
Meanwhile, Tipu said Pakistani students of Zanjan University would return home soon.
“All Pakistani citizens in Iran should follow the advisory issued by our Foreign Ministry,” he urged.
The ambassador highlighted: “Students who wish to return must complete all procedures before departure.”
Wi-Fi is not working in Iran and telephone services are not working properly, he said, advising Pakistani citizens in the country to contact the embassy through landline numbers.
The ambassador also advised road travelers to arrive at the border at least four hours before it closes and to ensure their passports are properly stamped.
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He said students can ensure they have clearance certificates from their universities.
“Otherwise, the Iranian immigration authorities will not allow them to travel until they complete the necessary procedures,” he added.
For their safety, Pakistani citizens are advised to avoid all unnecessary travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until conditions improve.
Late last week, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry had advised Pakistani citizens “currently residing in Iran to exercise extreme caution, remain alert, minimize non-essential travel and remain in regular contact with Pakistani missions.”
