1,814 Pakistanis return from Iran

All have now been sent to their respective hometowns, while arrival of more people is expected in coming days

By Mohammad Zafar Baloch
June 21, 2025
Pakistani students evacuated from Iran walk across the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, in Balochistan province on June 18, 2025. — AFP
Pakistani students evacuated from Iran walk across the Pakistan-Iran border at Taftan, in Balochistan province on June 18, 2025. — AFP

QUETTA: Amid rising tensions between Iran and Israel, 1,814 Pakistani citizens have returned home from Iran, authorities confirmed.

The returnees include pilgrims, students, tourists, deportees and a few foreigners, all of whom entered Pakistan through the Taftan border. The district administration provided comprehensive facilities for the returning individuals, including food, shelter and other essential services.

Deputy Commissioner of Chagai Atta-ul-Munim Baloch reported that among the returnees were 428 pilgrims, 655 students, 566 tourists, 160 deported individuals, and 5 foreigners. All have now been sent to their respective hometowns, while the arrival of more people is expected in the coming days.