41 Pakistanis stranded in India repatriated via Attari-Wagah border

ISLAMABAD: A total of 41 Pakistanis stranded in India due to a closure of the Attari-Wagah border amid the coronavirus pandemic were repatriated back home, Pakistan's High Commission in New Delhi said Thursday.

The Pakistanis had traveled to India on different visas — including visit, pilgrimage, and medical — and had been stuck in Agra, New Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab, according to the high commission's message.

The high commission added that it had closely followed up and coordinated with the Indian government, as well as the relevant stakeholders in Islamabad, for an early repatriation of the stranded Pakistani citizens.

"In line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan and under the guidance of the Foreign Office, the Pakistan High Commission continues to accord singular priority to the well-being and safe and smooth return of all Pakistanis stranded across India," the message read.

“It is mission’s sincere hope and effort that with the cooperation of the India side, the remaining more than 145 stranded Pakistanis would be able to return home at the earliest.”