At least 41 Pakistanis entered the country via Wagah after the authorities commenced the repatriation of citizens stranded in India due to the imposed lockdowns in both countries to contain the spread of coronavirus. According to the Pakistan High Commission in New Dehli, nearly 150 citizens still await repatriation and efforts were afoot for the return of Indian citizens in Pakistan. The returnees thanked both the Indian and Pakistani governments for ensuring their return to their home country. On Tuesday, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced additional flights to bring back Pakistani nationals who are stranded abroad in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. He added that two more flights — PK 8852 and PK 8894 — will travel to Seoul from Islamabad on April 17.

Source: Pakistan Today April 16, 2020 16:08 UTC