Amid the ongoing war, Pakistan has shut all its border communications with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, according to provincial officials.

“Border facilities in all five districts - Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech and Gwadar - have been suspended,” said Qadir Bakhsh Pirkani, a senior official in Balochistan province.

Crossing into Iran “has been suspended until further notice”, Attaul Munim, an official at one of the crossings in Chaghi, also said.

However, there was “no ban on trade” activities at the border and Pakistani nationals needing to return to their country from Iran can cross, he added.

“We’re expecting around 200 Pakistani students coming today,” Munim said.