11,529 Pakistanis brought back: FM told

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Director General Emergency Crises Management Unit of Foreign office Salman Athar Tuesday briefed Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi that so far 11,529 Pakistanis were brought back to home from abroad, whereas a total of 62, 709 registered Pakistanis were waiting for their return from the foreign countries.

The foreign minister visited different sections of the unit and put different queries to the officials and employees to ascertain performance of the unit, a press release said. He also reviewed the steps taken for resolving the issues and complaints of expatriate Pakistanis which were received by the unit.

DG Salman Athar gave a detailed briefing to the foreign minister about the Pakistanis waiting to return to their homeland in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic.

On the occasion, the foreign minister said that they were fully cognizant of the issues and problems faced by expatriates and the government was utilizing all resources for their immediate return through a phased process.

He also appreciated the performance of the unit led by director general and congratulated them.

50 stranded Pakistanis left Colombo for home: Pakistan High Commission, Colombo coordinated with the government of Pakistan and local Sri Lankan authorities for the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis.

These Pakistanis via Sri Lankan Airlines flight UL 1185 left Colombo on Tuesday at 7 a.m. local time, a press release said. Deputy High Commissioner Tanvir Ahmad was present on behalf of the high commissioner to see off the departing Pakistanis at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo. The returning nationals thanked the Pakistan’s government and high commission for arranging their repatriation to the country. They also expressed satisfaction and acknowledged efforts by the high commission for the welfare and well-being of community members faced with difficulties in the wake of the outbreak of COVID-19.