Pakistan strongly condemns the inhumane & cowardly killing of its nationals in Iran: FO Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan

ISLAMABAD, April 13 (SABAH): Eight Pakistani nationals were tragically killed on Saturday in Mehrestan County, Sistan-Baluchistan province, located approximately 230 kilometers from the Pakistan-Iran border. Our Mission has already requested consular access to verify their identities.

According to a statement issued by Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan, the leadership and people of Pakistan are deeply saddened and perturbed over the tragic incident. Prime Minister has expressed his deep condolences for the bereaved families.

On the instructions of the Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, our Embassy in Tehran and our Consulate in Zahidan are in constant touch with the Iranian authorities for a comprehensive investigation to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice as well as for prompt repatriation of the victims’ remains to Pakistan. 

Pakistan strongly condemns the inhumane and cowardly killing of its nationals in Iran. We hope for Iranian side’s full cooperation in investigating the matter and in timely repatriation of victims’ remains. 

Further updates will be provided as soon as additional details regarding the identification of dead bodies and the circumstances leading to their tragic deaths become available.