ISLAMABAD: The first batch of 149 Pakistanis evacuated from Sudan — where fighting between the army and paramilitaries has killed and wounded hundreds — has arrived safely in Karachi, ARY News reported quoting Foreign Office.
In a tweet, FO spokesperson said, safe evacuation of every Pakistani and bringing them home is top priority of the government.
The first batch of 149 Pakistanis evacuated from Sudan arrives safely in Karachi.
Safe evacuation of every Pakistani and bringing them home safe remains our top priority. pic.twitter.com/e6AH1B0jBW
— Spokesperson 🇵🇰 MoFA (@ForeignOfficePk) April 28, 2023
Read more: 427 Pakistanis safely reach Sudan port amid clashes: FO
Pakistan’s embassy in Sudan was in constant touch with the 1500 Pakistanis living in Sudan and was providing them with all possible facilities. The embassy in Sudan had formed a WhatsApp group to remain in touch with Pakistanis who were advised to stay at home.
It is pertinent to mention here that fighting between the RSF and Sudan’s army erupted, derailing an internationally backed plan for a transition to a civilian democracy four years after the fall of Islamist autocrat Omar al-Bashir to mass protests and two years after a military coup.
