Pakistan’s envoy to Iran urges Tehran to extend full cooperation in the matter
Islamabad
At least nine Pakistani nationals from Punjab province were killed and three others critically injured in an attack on a vehicle repair shop in the Sirkan area of Saravan City, located in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchistan Province, The Qorasan Diary reported, citing Iranian and Pakistani officials as well as local media.
The victims hailed from districts including Multan, Muzaffaragarh, and Bahawalpur, according to initial reports. The armed assailants responsible for the attack remain unidentified.
Iran’s semi-state Mehr news agency said no individuals or groups had claimed responsibility for the shootings.
The Haalvash group said on its website that the victims were Pakistani labourers who lived at an auto repair shop where they worked. Three others were wounded, it said.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iran, Muhammad Mudassir Tipu, confirmed the tragic incident and urged Iran to extend full cooperation in the matter.
In a statement posted on his social media handle, Ambassador Tipu expressed deep shock over the killings and assured that the embassy would provide support to the bereaved families. He also mentioned that a counselor from Zahidan is en route to the incident site and the hospital where the injured are receiving treatment.
Ambassador Tipu, who earlier in the day presented his credentials to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a special ceremony held at the presidency, emphasised the desire to strengthen ties between the two nations.
He underscored Pakistan’s commitment to elevating Pakistan-Iran relations to new heights.
