Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that Pakistani embassies in Gulf countries must remain readily available at all times to assist Pakistani citizens. He was chairing a meeting in Islamabad today regarding the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran and Pakistanis residing in Gulf countries. According to Radio Pakistan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed gratitude to the brotherly country of Azerbaijan for its assistance in the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran. The meeting was briefed on the current situation of the evacuation of Pakistanis from Iran. It was informed that Pakistanis are returning home safely from Iran and the Pakistani Embassy in Azerbaijan remains fully active in this regard. The briefing further mentioned that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is continuously monitoring the entire situation on the directives of the Prime Minister. The meeting was also informed about the steps being taken by Pakistani embassies to facilitate citizens living in Gulf countries.