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Pakistani missions in UAE suspend consular services till March 3
Both missions urged Pakistani diaspora in UAE to follow the instructions of local authorities
- PUBLISHED: Sun 1 Mar 2026, 8:24 PM
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Pakistani missions in UAE have suspended consular services temporarily, until March 3 "in light of the regional situation."
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Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai said this measure comes after the UAE Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation recommended remote working and advised against "workers presence in open spaces."
The Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi reiterated that the measure was taken "in the interest of safety and well-being of community members and Embassy staff alike."
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Both missions urged Pakistani diaspora in UAE to follow the instructions of local authorities. In case of emergency, Pakistani nationals are urged to contact these numbers:
Dubai: +971 4 3973600 (Landline), +971 56 6472721 (Mobile)
Abu Dhabi: +971 2 4447800 (Landline), +971 50 2548975 (Mobile), +971 50 1248934 (Whatsapp)
Poojaraj Maniyeri is a Digital Journalist who loves turning everyday conversations into news stories. She is also a typical bookworm, and brings a novel with her everywhere she goes.
