79 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Syria evacuated to Beirut
Pakistani pilgrims will be brought back to Pakistan from Beirut, cabinet told
In a major development, at least 79 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in conflict-hit Syria evacuated to Beirut, from where they will be brought back to Pakistan, the federal cabinet was informed today.
The development came a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned to form an action plan for the safe evacuation of Pakistanis wishing to return from Syria, via neighbouring countries as soon as possible.