Pakistan opens crisis helpline for citizens stranded in Syria amid ongoing conflict

Pakistan’s government on Sunday activated its Crisis Management Unit (CMU) to help civilians trapped in war-torn Syria, as the Arab nation witnessed the end of the Issa dynasty’s rule. Amid the chaos, the Ministry of External Affairs urged all Pakistanis in Syria, as well as their families, to reach out for help. CMU can be contacted by phone at 051-9207887 or by mail at cmu1@mofa.gov.pk. The Pakistani embassy in Damascus has also stepped up efforts to help citizens in the region. The authorities were fully engaged in facilitating the safety and welfare of Pakistani citizens. For immediate assistance, the embassy can be contacted through the following contact details: After 50 years of rule by the Syrian government led by Bashar al-Assad, a swift rebel attack took just 10 days. The opposition led by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) group