43 Pak inmates in Sri Lanka to be repatriated

Sri Lankan mission urged to expedite return, says Naqvi


Our Correspondent May 24, 2024
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi called on Sir Lankan High Commissioner Admiral (retd) Ravindra Chandra Srivijay Gunaratne on May 24, 2024 in Islamabad. PHOTO: EXPRESS

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ISLAMABAD:

At least 43 Pakistani prisoners will be repatriated from Sri Lanka, announced Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday after securing an agreement with the Sri Lankan government.

The announcement came following a meeting between Naqvi, Sri Lankan High Commissioner Admiral (retd) Ravindra Chandra Srivijay Gunaratne alongside Interior Secretary Khurram Ali Agha, National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Chairman Lt General Muhammad Munir, and other officials.

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Describing the agreement as a "positive outcome" of diplomatic efforts, he added that the arrangements for the return of Pakistani prisoners would be concluded within a few days.

 

 

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