All Pakistani nationals in Syria safe, confirms FO
Following the recent clashes and collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government, Foreign Office on Sunday confirmed that all Pakistani nationals were safe in Syria and were advised to exercise caution.
Almost 250 Pakistani pilgrims have been stranded in turmoil-hit country as flights to Lahore and other cities have been cancelled by the airlines.
In a statement, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said: “We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in Syria.”
She said that the Pakistan embassy in Syria was open for support and advice.
“As of now Damascus Airport is closed. Our embassy remains in contact with stranded Pakistani nationals including Zaireen. It will facilitate their return once the airport opens.”
She further said that Pakistan had always supported unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, and there was no change in its principled position.
