ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has lauded Pakistan nationals living abroad for their philanthropic role during the coronavirus pandemic which has taken the world in its grip.
In a series of tweets posted Saturday, the prime minister said non-resident nationals have long been a “source of inspiration” and have continued to help “their brothers and sisters” during this difficult time.
“There are many examples where the Pakistani community has been a source of inspiration, helping those around in need,” he stated.
I appreciate the philanthropic role played by the Overseas Pakistani community in helping their brothers & sisters abroad during Covid19. There are many examples where the Pakistani community has been a source of inspiration, helping those around in need.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 20, 2020
In the subsequent tweet, Prime Minister Imran announced that country’s airspace for inbound international traffic will be opened from tomorrow to help the overseas workers who “have suffered the most during the pandemic”.
“This is being done especially to help our overseas workers who have suffered most in this pandemic but have shown great courage and made us proud,” he wrote.
Tomorrow we will partially open airspace for intl flights.This is being done specially to help our Overseas workers who have suffered most in this pandemic but have shown great courage & made us proud. We welcome you back home & our govt will facilitate you in every way.
— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 20, 2020
Under a new policy, about 45,000 stranded nationals will be brought back home every week. According to official reports, the entire operation to repatriate nationals will be completed in a month.
“The federal government, in consultation with the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) and the provinces, has formulated a new comprehensive policy for the repatriation of the Pakistanis stuck abroad,” Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Dr Moeed Yusuf said at a press conference earlier this week.
