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DPM Dar says Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals
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DPM Dar says Pakistan facilitating repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals

Geo News · Jun 17, 2026, 7:44 AM

Key takeaways

  • Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals who are expected to transit through Karachi in the "coming days".
  • "Pakistan is pleased to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals," DPM Dar posted on X.
  • "This includes 8 Iranian fishermen rescued at sea by the British vessel MMA Valour after their boat ran aground, and 22 Iranian crew members from the vessel Lenore/Davina, recently interdicted by US authorities.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said that Pakistan is facilitating the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals who are expected to transit through Karachi in the "coming days".

"Pakistan is pleased to facilitate the repatriation of 30 Iranian nationals," DPM Dar posted on X.

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