Covid-19: Pakistan consulate in Dubai helps 61000 Pakistani expats in repatriation.

ISLAMABAD -- The Consulate General of Pakistan in Dubai has helped around 61000 overseas Pakistanis to return to their homes during the time of coronavirus pandemic in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Over 17,500 ration bags were also distributed among the affected overseas Pakistanis stranded in the UAE due to the pandemic, it was revealed during visit of Kashmir Committee Chairman Shehryar Khan Afridi to Consulate General of Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday.

Afridi was currently visiting the UAE to discuss matters of national interest and welfare of overseas Pakistanis at relevant forums in Dubai.

During his visit to the consulate, Afridi interacted with officers and staff of the consulate. Consul General of Pakistan Ahmed Amjad Ali briefed Afridi about working of the consulate and special efforts and initiatives taken from time to time for the welfare of community and improvising Consular Services for the Pakistani community.

Shahryar examined different sections of the consulate and interacted with visiting Overseas Pakistanis and took their feedback regarding services being provided by the consulate.

He inquired about the problems being faced by the visitors and asked...