Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has directed immediate repatriation of Pakistanis stranded in Syria due to suspension of flight operation.

In a message, the foreign minister directed the Pakistan’s Embassy in Syria to ensure immediate repatriation of stranded Pakistanis.

Meanwhile, Pakistani Embassy, in a statement, confirmed that it has contacted all Pakistanis stranded in Syria. It further said that arrangements for repatriation of all Pakistanis will be completed soon.

It is pertinent to mention that flight operation in Syria was suspended due to severe damage to Damascus Airport due to airstrikes by Israeli forces.

Nearly 160 Pakistanis are trapped in Syria due to suspension of flight operation.

Source: Radio Pakistan