In response to the escalating regional situation, Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) and issued a stark advisory for its citizens across the Gulf region.
Urgent Advisory for Pakistani Nationals
The Foreign Office strongly advised all Pakistani nationals residing in Gulf countries to exercise utmost caution. The official statement urged citizens to remain indoors where possible, avoid unnecessary travel, and strictly follow instructions from local authorities.
“The Crisis Management Unit is operational 24/7 to closely monitor developments and extend all necessary assistance,” the ministry confirmed.
24/7 Crisis Management Contact
For information or emergency assistance, individuals are directed to contact the central CMU in Pakistan:
- Crisis Management Unit: +92-51-9207887
Emergency Embassy and Consulate Contacts
The Foreign Office released the following emergency contact details for its diplomatic missions across the Gulf:
Iran
- Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran: +98-21-669413-88/89/90/91 (landline) / +98-9107648298 (mobile)
- Pakistan Consulate, Zahidan: +98-54-33223389 / +98-9046145412 (mobile)
- Pakistan Consulate, Mashhad: +98-9107625302 (mobile) / +98-9371807175
Saudi Arabia
- Embassy of Pakistan, Riyadh: +966 (0)114887272, +966(0)114884111, +966(0)114884222 (landlines) / +966 57 628 4980, +966 56 050 5030 (mobile)
- Pakistan Consulate General, Jeddah: +966(0)126689149, +966(0)126692371 (landlines) / +966 59 000 8295, +96653 661 7573 (mobile)
United Arab Emirates
- Embassy of Pakistan, Abu Dhabi: +971 50 254 8975
- Embassy Hotline: +971 2 444 7800
- Pakistan Consulate General, 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
- Contacts: +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/Head of Chancery: +965 99699513
- Additional Assistant: +965 98562753
The activation of the crisis unit and dissemination of emergency contacts follows a period of heightened regional tensions, with Pakistan’s Foreign Office emphasizing a commitment to citizen safety abroad.
