Pakistan in touch with Iraq for repatriation of Zaireen: FO

Foreign Office says Pakistan is in touch with Iraqi authorities for repatriation of 654 Pakistani Zaireen stranded at Baghdad Airport.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar has directed the Ambassador of Pakistan in Baghdad to look after the stranded Pakistanis and to facilitate their early return. The embassy has provided meals and facilitated their temporary stay in Baghdad.

Source: Radio Pakistan

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