Pakistan evacuates over 250 citizens stranded in Turkey

Pakistan brought back its 268 nationals stranded in Turkey due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Pakistani nationals, who came to Turkey for a visit on short-term visas, were brought back home from Istanbul by a special flight of Pakistani Airlines on May 4. “We are very grateful to the relevant Turkish authorities for their constant support & cooperation throughout the process, Pakistan’s Embassy in Turkey said on Twitter. Praising Turkey for its help during the evacuation, the embassy said: “Turkish authorities took utmost care and facilitated all stranded Pakistanis.” This flight was part of Pakistan’s special repatriation operation to bring … Continue reading Pakistan evacuates over 250 citizens stranded in Turkey