QUETTA, Pakistan: At least 100 Pakistani citizens, including students and pilgrims, have returned from Iran over the past two days through the Pakistan-Iran border in the southwestern province of Balochistan, as violent anti-government protests grip cities across the Islamic republic, confirmed a Pakistani official on Tuesday.
The returnees crossed into Pakistan via the Gabad-250 border crossing in Gwadar district, according to the official who works with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the media.
“At least 100 Pakistani citizens comprising students and pilgrims have crossed into Pakistan from Iran during the last two days,” he told Arab News, adding that families were also among those returning and that the group belonged to various parts of the country.
The official said no Pakistani nationals had crossed the border on Tuesday but authorities remained on alert.
“We are prepared to receive more Pakistani citizens due to the ongoing situation in Iran,” he added.
