All Pakistanis stuck in Turkey return home safely, says Foreign Office

Over 200 Pakistani passengers were stranded at Ataturk Airport until Saturday night

All Pakistanis stuck in Turkey following the failed coup attempt in Turkey have returned to the country after being facilitated by authorities, the Foreign Office said on Sunday.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan regained control over the country after a coup bid by discontented soldiers.

Over 200 Pakistani passengers were stranded at Ataturk Airport, an official of the Pakistani embassy had told The Express Tribune Saturday.

The Pakistan Embassy and Consulate General in Istanbul had immediately established two emergency help lines and deputed a team of officers at the Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul, said the MOFA statement.



"The missions remained in connection with the Turkish Airlines (THY) and arranged deployment of larger aircraft and additional flights to bring back the Pakistani nationals numbering several hundred."

Accordingly, the statement added, a total of four Turkish Airlines flights were operated On July 16 to Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad.

“We are grateful for the cooperation and assistance extended to our Missions by the Turkish Airlines and the other relevant Turkish authorities."