Two Pakistani men murdered in Iran
Two Pakistanis were murdered in Iran's province of Sistan.
According to Foreign Office spokesperson, the Iranian officials confirmed the killing of two Pakistani nationals — Mujahid and Muhammad Fahim.
The FO spokesperson said Pakistan's embassy in Tehran and consulate in Zahidan are in contact with Iran's officials to get details of the incident. The families of the slain individuals will be updated accordingly.
As per FO, Iranian officials are cooperating with Pakistan's diplomatic staff while efforts are being made to repatriate the bodies to Pakistan after legal and administrative formalities are completed.
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