COVID-19: Hundreds of Pakistani prisoners released by UAE
Last updated on: 15 April,2020 07:48 am
Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated through two special flights arranged by the UAE government.
DUBAI (Dunya News) - In the backdrop of the prevailing situation following the outbreak of Covid-19, the UAE government has released hundreds of Pakistani prisoners, Dunya News reported on Tuesday.
The Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated through two special flights arranged by the UAE government. They will depart on two special flights from Dubai to Faisalabad and Peshawar.
According to Pakistan Emabsssy in Abu Dhabi, these prisoners were given a reprieve because of the pandemic and the lead-up to Ramadan. They were serving their term in the UAE jails for minor offences.
Pakistani officials said further flights were expected to begin next week for expatriates who wish to return home. More than 25,000 have formally requested repatriation in recent weeks.