Foreign Office Issues Advisory for Gulf Region
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) in response to the evolving situation in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Spokesperson.
Pakistan Activates Crisis Unit Amid Regional Tensions
The statement said the CMU will operate круглительно and monitor regional developments closely to extend all necessary assistance to Pakistani nationals. The unit is available 24/7 and can be reached for information or emergency assistance at +92-51-9207887.
The Foreign Office strongly advised all Pakistani nationals residing in the Gulf region to exercise utmost caution, remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly adhere to instructions and advisories issued by host governments.
Emergency Contacts Shared for Overseas Pakistanis
To facilitate Pakistanis abroad, the ministry shared emergency contact details for embassies and consulates across the region.
In Iran, the Embassy of Pakistan in Tehran can be reached at +98-21-669413-88/89/90/91 (landline) and +98-9107648298 (mobile). The Consulate in Zahidan is available at +98-54-33223389 and +98-9046145412 (mobile), while the Consulate in Mashhad can be contacted at +98-9107625302 and +98-9371807175.
In Saudi Arabia, the Embassy in Riyadh can be contacted at +966 (0)114887272, +966(0)114884111, +966(0)114884222 (landlines), and +966 57 628 4980 and +966 56 050 5030 (mobile). The Consulate General in Jeddah is reachable at +966(0)126689149, +966(0)126692371 (landlines), and +966 59 000 8295 and +966 53 661 7573 (mobile).
Embassies and Consulates on 24/7 Alert
In the United Arab Emirates, the Embassy in Abu Dhabi can be contacted at +971 50 254 8975, with a hotline at +971 2 444 7800. The Consulate General in Dubai is available at +971 56 647 2721 and +971 (0) 4397 0412.
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For Qatar, Community Welfare Attache-I can be reached at +974 5530 5836, Community Welfare Attache-II at +974 7791 1392, and Mr. Mubashir Ahmed at +974 5090 5777.
In Bahrain, emergency contacts include +973 1724 4113, +973 3235 1512, +973 3435 2578, +973 3407 1665, +973 3456 3037, +973 3982 6823, +973 3569 0404, and +973 3535 9150.
In Kuwait, the Deputy Head of Mission/Head of Chancery can be reached at +965 99699513, and the Additional Assistant at +965 98562753.
In Oman, Mr. Liaqat Ali can be contacted at +968 91276197, Mr. Khadim Hussain at +968 94201095, Mr. Abdus Samad at +968 92040038, and Mr. Muhammad Sajjad at +968 78596604.
For Jordan, emergency numbers are +962 77 6444546 and +962 77 9444546.
In Iraq, the emergency numbers are +964 7834 950311, +964 7846 192482, +964 7834 950183, and +964 7839 800899.
In Syria, assistance is available at +963 990 138 972 and +963 987127822 (mobile/WhatsApp).
The advisory was issued from Islamabad on March 1, 2026, under reference number 59/2026, reaffirming the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of Pakistani nationals abroad.
