Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government of Pakistan is closely watching the situation in Sudan as the safety and security of Pakistanis living there is our top priority.

In a statement regarding the security and safety of Pakistanis in Sudan, he said that around 1500 Pakistanis are in Sudan and Pakistan's Embassy in Khartoum is in constant touch with them and ensuring all possible facilities. He said the Pakistan Embassy in Sudan has created a WhatsApp Group to maintain constant contact with Pakistani citizens. He said the embassy has advised all Pakistani citizens to restrict themselves to their houses.

He said there are difficulties in the evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Sudan as roads leading to airports are not safe. 

The Prime Minister said we are in contact with friendly countries and the United Nations for the safety, security, and early evacuation of Pakistanis.

He expressed confidence that Sudanese officials will take all possible measures to ensure the security and safety of Pakistani citizens.

Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Asad Majeed Khan, on the direction of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, held a meeting with the Sudanese Ambassador in Islamabad. He also held online meetings with the officials of the Pakistan Embassy in Sudan and discussed the evolving situation there.