The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued an advisory on Wednesday, urging the Pakistani citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to Syria due to the prevailing security situation.
The advisory recommended compliance with the guidelines until the law-and-order situation in Syria improves. Pakistani citizens already in Syria were advised to maintain close contact with the Pakistani Embassy in Damascus.
The MoFA shared the embassy's contact details for assistance. The contact number is +963 987 127 822, while the WhatsApp number is +963 990 138 972.
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Additionally, citizens can reach out through the email address parepdamascus@mofa.gov.ok.
Earlier, according to the foreign media reports, Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Naim Qassem had declared unwavering support for the Syrian government as opposition forces, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), make significant advances in Syria’s long-standing conflict.
Qassem, speaking on Thursday, criticized the role of the United States and Israel in allegedly backing what he described as “terrorist groups” aimed at destabilizing Syria.
"They will not achieve their goals despite recent actions," he said. "Hezbollah stands resolutely with Syria in resisting this aggression."
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