Fifty-six Pakistanis imprisoned in Sri Lanka will return home today.

A chartered flight has left for Sri Lanka to bring the Pakistani prisoners back.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has been in communication with Sri Lankan authorities for the past three months to facilitate the return of Pakistanis.

Federal Minister for Privatization Abdul Aleem Khan has announced that he will bear all the expenses of the repatriation of Pakistani prisoners from Sri Lanka.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his gratitude to the Sri Lankan government and the High Commissioner for their support in this matter.

He also acknowledged Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan for funding the prisoners’ return.

Source: Radio Pakistan