COVID-19 Oman: Pakistan repatriates 284 of its nationals over the weekend

COVID-19 Oman: Pakistan repatriates 284 of its nationals over the weekend

Merge 104.8 | 14 June 2020

The Embassy of Pakistan in Oman has confirmed that 284 of its citizens were repatriated from Oman via two Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flights which departed Friday [June 12].

Cover photo credit: Embassy of Pakistan in Oman

In a statement issued online, the Embassy confirmed that both flights departed Oman carrying 140 and 144 passengers respectively, bound for Multan. Embassy officials confirmed that the latter flight also carried Pakistani nationals being repatriated from Yemen.

Pakistani Ambassador to Oman, His Excellency KK Ahsan Wagan, once again expressed his gratitude to Omani authorities and PIA “for their continued assistance in the smooth repatriation of Pakistani nationals.”

(Also read: COVID-19: Oman Air to operate two round-trip flights to Egypt.)

Today morning, PIA’s flight departed Muscat for Multan to repatriate 140 paxs. Paxs seen off by the Embassy team. We thank you for your patience & cooperation and assure that we are doing best in difficult circumstances to ensure continued consular services to our community. pic.twitter.com/xkzRQFZvUo
— @Pakistan Embassy Muscat (@pakrepmuscat) June 12, 2020

Another PIA flight departed Muscat for Multan carrying 144 stranded Pakistan nationals from Oman and Yemen. Passengers were see off by Ambassador Wagan who deeply appreciate Govt. of Oman and PIA for their continued assistance in smooth repatriation of Pak nationals. Stay safe. pic.twitter.com/OfdZlyfMbf
— @Pakistan Embassy Muscat (@pakrepmuscat) June 12, 2020

COVID-19 Oman: Pakistan repatriates 284 of its nationals over the weekend

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