In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of Pakistani students stranded in Kyrgyzstan, 205 students arrived in Karachi via Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-6260.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah personally welcomed the students at Karachi airport. He emphasized the Sindh government's continuous communication in coordinating the students' return.
"The travel from Kyrgyzstan to Pakistan was arranged by the provincial government," he stated, expressing gratitude for the successful and safe return of the students, including 55 girls and 150 boys.
Among the 205 returning students, 99 belong to Karachi, he said, adding that others are from various districts across Sindh. The students acknowledged the swift action taken to bring them home, attributing the success to the immediate orders issued by by the CM.
Despite the successful return of these students, Shah said 180 more students, including six who were injured, remain in Kyrgyzstan. He claimed that efforts are underway to arrange a special flight for their return. "I am trying to send a special flight for them," he said.
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The CM also mentioned the directive from PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, urging arrangements for the students' return. The Sindh government maintained contact with the parents of the stranded students throughout the process, providing updates and support, he added.
The families and communities of the returned students expressed their gratitude towards CM Shah for his proactive measures. The students' safe return marks a significant achievement for the Sindh government, showcasing their dedication to the welfare of Pakistani citizens abroad.
