50 stranded Pakistanis repatriated from SL

Repatriation of stranded Pakistanis from Sri Lanka

Fifty Pakistan nationals stranded in Sri Lanka were repatriated this week, the Pakistan High Commission has confirmed in a statement.

“The Pakistan High Commission in coordination with the Government of Pakistan and local Sri Lankan authorities repatriated 50 stranded Pakistanis via SriLankan Airlines flight UL1185,” the statement 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 in Colombo.

The returning Pakistanis thanked the Government of Pakistan and the Pakistan High Commission for arranging their repatriation.

They also expressed satisfaction and acknowledged the efforts expended by the High Commission towards ensuring the welfare and wellbeing of community members faced with difficulties in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.