The Embassy announces with pleasure that today 53 stranded Pakistanis in republic of Chad were repatriated to Pakistan by Salam Air special flight, says a press release received from Khartoum here today.
Ambassador of Pakistan to Chad and Sudan, Sarfraz Ahmed Khan Sipra, informed that this goodwill flight also brought 52 stranded Chadian nationals from Pakistan on its way to Chad.
According to Ambassador Sarfraz Sipra the Chadian nationals were extremely delighted for enjoying unmatched hospitality and comfort in Pakistan for more than two months. Returning nationals of Chad were profusely thankful over Government of Pakistan’s kind gesture for arranging their evacuation under very challenging circumstances.
Ambassador Sarfraz Sipra conveyed his thanks to Chad Embassy at Khartoum for swiftly arranging flight clearance. Ambassador Sipra specifically praised Pakistan’s honorary consul Dr. Zakaria Ousman in Chad for his central role and dedicated efforts towards Embassy’s outreach to stranded Pakistanis in Chad for their wellbeing, comfort and evacuation. Ambassador also thanked Tabligh Markaz, N’djamena’s cooperation for generously hosting visiting Pakistani members for many weeks.
While conveying his heartfelt gratitude to government of Chad and it’s highly forthcoming officials, the ambassador wished the leadership, government and people of Chad health and wellbeing during these testing times. He also assured Republic of Chad for all possible assistance that Pakistan could extend.
Ambassador Sarfraz Sipra conveyed special thanks to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for its continued support and guidance and Salam air management for operating a difficult flight to multiple sectors in one go.
It may be recalled that earlier, 501 stranded Pakistanis in Sudan were repatriated to Pakistan by two PIA special flights on 02 and 16 May 2020 with the concerted efforts of the Embassy and support of the Government of Republic of the Sudan. With this total number of repatriated Pakistanis from Sudan and Chad stands at 555.
Ambassador congratulated the Embassy team who worked selflessly for this noble cause.
Praising patience, forbearance and cooperation of stranded Pakistanis in Sudan and Chad, the Ambassador reiterated Embassy’s resolve to work dedicatedly for earliest possible evacuation of stranded Pakistanis from Republic of Congo.
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