Punjab Education Minister Urges Safety For Students In Iran

In a significant development, Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has urged the federal government to implement a safety plan for Pakistani students in Iran amid escalating tensions due to military strikes by the United States and Israel. In his letter dated March 1, he emphasized the need for 'clear safety plans and regular contact with students and their families,' highlighting the uncertainty faced by many Pakistani nationals in Iran. This call for action comes as reports indicate that over 70 Pakistani citizens have begun returning home, with Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti confirming that 'Pakistani citizens in Iran have started coming back from the war-torn country' due to the ongoing conflict, which has already claimed lives and disrupted regional stability. The repatriation process has seen at least 51 individuals, including students, safely cross the Gabd-Rimdan border back into Pakistan, as reported by the Business Recorder on March 1, 2026.