Pakistan ambassador Syed Ahsan Raza Shah has thanked the Qatari authorities for their "solid" support to the Pakistani community in the wake of the difficult situation arising out of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
In a press statement Saturday, the envoy especially thanked Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Interior, Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and Qatar Airways for their valuable support and co-operation, owing to which more than 90% of the Pakistani community members (who had registered with the embassy to return to Pakistan) have already reached their homes through 37 special flights operated by Qatar Airways and Pakistan International Airlines.
The repatriated Pakistanis included those who were in Qatar on visit, short-term business and family visa as well as emergency cases. The remaining will also be repatriated in the coming days, the statement said.
The ambassador lauded Qatar's efforts in fighting the pandemic and expressed his profound gratitude to the authorities for the provision of medical facilities of the highest standard to the affected Pakistani community members. "The role of Qatar Charity and other agencies has been praiseworthy. "
He also thanked the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs for "promptly and effectively" addressing employment related issues of the Pakistani community.
"The Pakistani community considers Qatar as their second home and will continue to provide full co-operation and support to the authorities during the current situation and in the coming months and years," he added.
The repatriated Pakistanis included those who were in Qatar on visit, short-term business and family visa as well as emergency cases. The remaining will also be repatriated in the coming days, the statement said.
The ambassador lauded Qatar's efforts in fighting the pandemic and expressed his profound gratitude to the authorities for the provision of medical facilities of the highest standard to the affected Pakistani community members. "The role of Qatar Charity and other agencies has been praiseworthy. "
He also thanked the Ministry of Administrative Development, Labour and Social Affairs for "promptly and effectively" addressing employment related issues of the Pakistani community.
"The Pakistani community considers Qatar as their second home and will continue to provide full co-operation and support to the authorities during the current situation and in the coming months and years," he added.