Pakistan issues advisory for citizens performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia amid US-Iran conflict

2026-03-05 - 08:04

RIYADH – The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued a new advisory for Pakistani nationals in view of a possible emergency situation in the Kingdom. The advisory said that Pakistani citizens have been instructed to immediately contact the embassy in case of any emergency. The embassy stated that emergency contact numbers have been issued to facilitate Pakistanis residing in Saudi Arabia, particularly those visiting the country on visit visas or for the purpose of performing Umrah. Pakistani nationals can contact the embassy through landline numbers +966126689149 and +966126692371 if assistance is required. The advisory also stated that citizens may reach the embassy through mobile numbers +966563870732 and +966542099348. The embassy further informed that its staff have been deployed at all major Saudi airports to assist and guide Pakistani citizens in case of any emergency. Pakistani nationals have been advised to follow the instructions issued by the embassy and immediately contact the relevant authorities if they face any difficulty. Pakistan may announce ‘work from home’ to cut fuel consumption amid Iran-US tensions