Pakistan Air Force successfully evacuated 149 stranded Pakistanis citizens from Sudan
The first batch of 149 Pakistanis who were stranded in conflict-hit Sudan has been safely evacuated and returned to Karachi, according to a statement released by a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) spokesperson on Friday. The C-130 aircraft carrying 110 more passengers is expected to arrive later today.
PAF Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu ordered a swift evacuation of the stranded Pakistanis from Sudan on the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The air force has been making all-out efforts to repatriate stranded Pakistanis in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Pakistan Embassies in Sudan and Saudi Arabia. The rescued Pakistanis from Port Sudan New International Airport are being transported by PAF aircraft.
The situation in Sudan has been rapidly deteriorating due to the ongoing conflict, which has left many foreign nationals stranded in the country. Pakistan’s government has taken swift action to evacuate its citizens from Sudan and bring them back to their homeland.
The families that were evacuated conveyed their appreciation to the government and expressed gratitude to the PAF for their prompt rescue operation during the rapidly worsening conditions in Sudan.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has welcomed the return of the first batch of evacuated Pakistanis and assured that the government will continue to work until every Pakistani in Sudan is evacuated and brought home safely.
Since the start of the conflict earlier this month, the Foreign Office has been actively involved in repatriating the stranded Pakistanis from war-torn Sudan. As per the Foreign Office, more than 700 Pakistanis have been successfully evacuated from the conflict zone to safety. The Pakistanis are initially relocated to Port Sudan, from where they are transferred to Jeddah before being flown back to their homeland by the PAF.
The swift evacuation of Pakistani nationals from Sudan reflects the government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens, both at home and abroad. The PAF’s efforts to repatriate Pakistanis from Sudan highlight the critical role of Pakistan’s armed forces in serving and protecting the nation and its people.
This successful rescue operation is also a testament to the strong relationship between Pakistan and Sudan, which has been strengthened over the years through mutual cooperation and support. Pakistan and Sudan have a long history of close ties, and the successful evacuation of Pakistani citizens from Sudan demonstrates the depth of this relationship.
The government’s swift action to evacuate Pakistani citizens from Sudan also serves as an example for other countries facing similar crises. It shows that with proper planning, coordination, and execution, it is possible to ensure the safety and well-being of citizens in times of crisis.
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The safe evacuation of the first batch of Pakistani citizens from Sudan is a testament to the government’s commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens. It also highlights the critical role of Pakistan’s armed forces in serving and protecting the nation and its people. The successful rescue operation is a reflection of the strong relationship between Pakistan and Sudan, and it sets an example for other countries facing similar crises. The government’s continued efforts to repatriate all stranded Pakistanis from Sudan demonstrate its unwavering commitment to the safety and security of its citizens, both at home and abroad.
