KARACHI: First batch of 149 Pakistanis who were stranded in war-torn Sudan safely reached Karachi. Pakistani mission is actively engaged in evacuation of Pakistanis from Sudan which has been slipped into worst kind of civil war. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in its tweet said, “First batch of 149 Pakistanis evacuated from Sudan arrives safely in Karachi. “Safe evacuation of every Pakistani and bringing them home safe remains our top priority.”

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif lauded team involved in helping Pakistanis in Sudan for its efforts to ensure successful evacuation of Pakistanis. He expressed satisfaction over safe arrival of 847 Pakistanis at Sudan Port and 107 Pakistanis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. PM Shehbaz lauded efforts of Pakistan Air Force for ensuring safe return of Pakistanis from Sudan.

He appreciated Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Secretary Foreign Affairs for efficiently supervising overall work.

He praised Pakistani Ambassador in Sudan Mir Behrose Reki, Head of Chancery Muhammad Saeed, Defence Attache Col. Muhammad Haroon, and Commercial Attache Atta Ullah.

He especially paid tributes to staff members of Pakistani Embassy in Sudan Muhammad Bilal Shafiq and Rashid Khan for their efforts in this regard. He directed concerned authorities to continue to work with full vigour until safe return of all Pakistanis from Sudan.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 29 2023

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