Pakistan successfully evacuates 350 nationals from Syria to Lebanon

Around 350 Pakistani nationals, including 245 pilgrims, have successfully crossed the Syria-Lebanon border after being stuck in Syria for a long time. This operation was conducted under the guidance of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Facilitating the repatriation process with the Pakistani Embassy in Damascus. Deputy Head of Mission Umar Hayat personally accompanied the stranded citizens to the border, where they were received by Deputy Head of Mission Nawab Adil in Beirut.. The repatriation marks the end of months of uncertainty for Pakistani nationals trapped in Syria, with the embassy playing a key role in ensuring their recovery. Safe return. In a related development, the Foreign Office informed the Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that immediate steps are being taken. Evacuate more Pakistani citizens trapped in Syria. The committee was also told that more than 700 Pakistani families are currently living in Syria, the Foreign Office has assured that the necessary assistance is being provided to those who have reached out for help. The Committee was further assured that the Pakistani Embassy in Damascus, staffed by twelve members, is fully operational and secure. Meanwhile, the Foreign Office condemned Israel’s recent actions in Syria. Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch strongly condemned Israel’s aggression against Syria and its illegal occupation of Syrian land.He called it a grave violation of international law. He asserted that Israel has continuously violated international law and violated UN Security Council resolutions.