Islamabad, 01 May 2023 ( GNP): On Monday, 93 Pakistani nationals who were stranded in Sudan due to the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) were repatriated and arrived at the Islamabad International Airport via PK7Pakis.
The evacuation efforts for Pakistani citizens from Sudan have continued, with 573 citizens safely evacuated so far through the collaborative efforts of Pakistan and China. This includes the latest batch of 97 individuals who arrived at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi via Jeddah on a Pakistan Air Force C-130 aircraft this morning.
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The ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has led to the displacement of many citizens, including foreigners. The collaborative efforts between Pakistan and China have been crucial in ensuring the safe return of Pakistani citizens from Sudan.
The successful repatriation of these citizens has been made possible through the joint efforts of the Pakistani embassy in Sudan, the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Chinese government. The evacuation operations have been ongoing, with more citizens expected to be repatriated in the coming days.
The Pakistani government has expressed its gratitude to the Chinese government for its support and assistance in the evacuation operations. It has also urged all its citizens to avoid traveling to Sudan until the security situation in the country stabilizes.