Gunmen kill 9 Pakistanis in Iranian metropolis of Saravan

Iranian media reported earlier at present that “in keeping with witnesses, this morning unknown armed males killed 9 non-Iranians in a home within the Sirkan neighbourhood of Saravan metropolis” within the Sistan-Baluchistan province.

Reacting to the event, Ambassador Mudassir stated: “Deeply shocked by horrifying killing of 9 Pakistanis in Saravan. Embassy will prolong full assist to bereaved households. Counsel Zahidan is already on his approach to incident website and hospital the place injured are beneath remedy.We known as upon Iran to increase full cooperation within the matter.”

The event occurred a day after Mudassir arrived in Tehran whereas his Iranian counterpart landed in Islamabad, signalling the complete restoration of diplomatic relations between the 2 neighbouring international locations following a quick disruption in ties after Iran performed strikes on alleged terrorist targets inside Pakistani territory.

Earlier within the day, Mudassir stated he was honoured to current his credentials to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

In the meantime, Iranian Overseas Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will attain Islama­unhealthy on Sunday on the invitation of his Pakistani counterpart Jalil Abbas Jilani.