Fifty stranded Pakistanis repatriated from Sri Lanka

News Editor Apr 28, 2020

(FASTNEWS | COLOMBO) – Fifty stranded Pakistanis left Colombo on Tuesday (28) as a result of coordinated efforts of Pakistan High Commission and Sri Lankan Authorities.

#PHC Colombo coordinated the successful return of 50 stranded Pakistanis via SriLankan Airlines flight #UL1185 that left Colombo today morning at 0700 hrs. Deputy High Commissioner,Mr Tanvir Ahmad was present on behalf of the HC to see off Pakistanis at #BIA. @ForeignOfficePk pic.twitter.com/zTDtkU0bG1

— Pakistan High Commission, Colombo (@PahicColombo) April 28, 2020

Finally we have managed to repatriate 50 Pakistanis back home.The remaining will also be sent back as soon as possible IA https://t.co/5mNgUqMyqj

— Ambassador Saad Khattak (@SaadKhtk) April 28, 2020

Deputy High Commissioner Tanvir Ahmad saw off the departing Pakistanis at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Colombo.

The returning Pakistanis thanked Government of Pakistan for arranging their repatriation to Pakistan.

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 Pandemic COVID-19.