318 Pakistani citizens stranded in Syria were evacuated on Thursday via a special chartered flight on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's directive.
According to details, the effort, facilitated through Beirut, was the result of continuous review meetings chaired by the prime minister. In his bid to ensure the safe return of citizens, PM Shehbaz also held discussions with the Lebanese prime minister. The relentless efforts of the prime minister enabled the evacuation through Beirut.
Pakistan's ambassador bid farewell to the departing citizens at the Beirut airport. The chartered flight is expected to land at Islamabad International Airport during the night of December 13.
Upon arrival in Islamabad, the returnees will be welcomed by Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal, along with representatives from the PM Office, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and NDMA.
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The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has set up a special assistance desk and arranged refreshments for the passengers to facilitate the returning citizens.
Meanwhile, the PM Shehbaz-led government has remained committed to the protection and welfare of citizens abroad.
The government has continued to take all possible measures to ensure the safe repatriation of Pakistanis in distress.
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