ISLAMABAD:
The repatriation of our bodies of Pakistani victims from the Greek boat tragedy has begun, with solely 5 of the deceased recognized thus far and roughly 35 nonetheless lacking.
The our bodies of the 5 recognized Pakistani victims are being repatriated to the nation in phases.
Sources revealed that the physique of Muhammad Abid arrived at Sialkot Airport on Tuesday at 2 pm through flight QR0626. Equally, the stays of Haji Ahmad reached Sialkot Airport earlier on the identical flight.
One other deceased individual recognized as Rehman Ali’s physique is scheduled to reach at Sialkot Airport on January 1, 2025, at 2 pm, additionally through flight QR0626.
In the meantime, the our bodies of Irfan Arshad and Muhammad Abdullah are anticipated to achieve Lahore Airport on January 2, 2025, at 1:10 pm on flight QR0620. Sources additional disclosed that each one the our bodies are being transported in levels from Athens Airport in Greece to Doha, Qatar, after which onward to numerous airports in Pakistan.
Upon arrival, the stays are being handed over to the bereaved households, who will take them to their hometowns for burial.
A ship carrying over 84 migrants, together with Pakistanis, Egyptians and Sudanese nationalsgreater than twice its capabilitywas trying to cross worldwide borders to Europe when it capsized in open seas close to Greece within the second week of December.
The tragedy claimed the lives of 5 people, whereas 47 have been rescued. Nevertheless, the whereabouts of roughly 35 Pakistanis stay unknown.