Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan on Friday announced to bear all expenses for the repatriation of Pakistani prisoners stranded in Sri Lanka for years.

This move will pave the way for their return home. On the instructions of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Ministry of Interior was in contact with the Sri Lankan authorities but their release was delayed due to financial issues.

Now, after the announcement by Federal Minister for Communications, these prisoners will be able to return home soon after completing the necessary procedures.

Federal Minister for Interior has thanked Federal Minister for Communications for taking personal interest in the release of these prisoners and said that his kind gesture is a breath of fresh air for the prisoners and their families.