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Stranded Pakistanis leave Sri Lanka
The Pakistan High Commission, in coordination with Pakistani and Sri Lankan authorities, facilitated the departure of 50 stranded Pakistanis to their hom country via a Sri Lankan Airlines flight today.
The aircraft, UL-1185, left Colombo at 7 a.m., carrying the stranded Pakistanis, among them were several first class cricketers, a High Commission statement said.
Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Tanvir Ahmad was present on behalf of the High Commissioner to see off the departing Pakistanis at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo.
The returning Pakistanis thanked Government of Pakistan and Pakistan High Commission 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.
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