Pakistani nationals advised against travelling to Syria

E-Paper | June 14, 2026

Demonstrators march against Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad's rule. Pakistani nationals have been advised against travelling to Syria. – Photo by Reuters

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office, on Saturday, issued an advisory to its nationals intending to travel to Syria.

The ministry has warned Pakistanis against making travel plans to the Middle Eastern country, which is reeling from bloody violence as troops and rebels clash.

“In view of the deteriorating security situation in Syria, all Pakistani citizens particularly the zaireen (pilgrims) are strongly advised not to travel to Syria,” the FO statement read.

Citizens who are already in Syria are urged to contact the Pakistan Embassy in Damascus for assistance.

Our readers are at the heart of everything we do.
Do you have a thought to share or a way we can improve? We’d love to hear it. Reach out to us at feedback@dawn.com.

Pakistan

Info minister invites opposition to sign Charter of Economy, defends proposed FY27 budget

PPP-AJK urges election commission to withdraw polling schedule for 12 refugee seats amid unrest

Punjab expands Liquid Tree project to tackle urban pollution

Malik Khalfan

Jul 21, 2012 03:58pm

Look who is talking ! Travel advisory to Syria. Is Pakistan any better? M/O Foreign Affairs would be better off if they publish a travel advisory to Pakistan.

Recommend 0

s khan

Jul 21, 2012 04:04pm

More pakistani Zaireen are killed in our own country than any other

Recommend 0

pankajdehlavi

Jul 21, 2012 06:24pm

At last Pakistan foreign office has found a country in the world that is less safe then itself.

Recommend 0

samiamm3

Jul 21, 2012 06:35pm

I bet Syria has a travel advisory for Pakistan. For Pakistani's its probably safer there.

Recommend 0

Asad lala

Jul 21, 2012 07:56pm

shame on the pakistani government who cannot protect its own people in Pakistan

Recommend 0

Irfan

Jul 21, 2012 10:08pm

This is a joke?

Recommend 0

Kumar

Jul 22, 2012 05:01am

Hahaha. What a travel advisory. Look who is saying....

Recommend 0

Branded Content

Why SQD-Mini LED is the display breakthrough we’ve been waiting for?

The display industry is entering a new phase, where reducing trade-offs is as important as pushing performance limits.

The Palms at Silk Gardens introduces a new family address in Karachi

The Palms places families at the heart of its vision, offering thoughtfully planned 2 and 3-bedroom units in a secure, peaceful and community-led environment.