ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): The national flag carrier (PIA) with the
support of the Pakistan embassy Kabul and local authorities brought back
another 350 passengers from Kabul to Islamabad on Friday.
According to the details, around 350 passengers including foreigners and
local Afghans attached with the World Bank and other international
organizations, Afghan Wireless communication, Vimco Imtiaz construction
company, Sky aero logistics, embassy of the Philippines etc were evacuated
from Kabul.
Pakistan’s ambassador to Kabul Mansoor Ahmad Khan said the embassy had
made special arrangements for the safe passage of the people from
Afghanistan. He said the PIA carried some passengers on Sunday and is
operating two flights on Monday and more in the incoming days.
He said transportation arrangements have been made to safely transport the
passengers from the embassy compound to the airport on Coaster vans and
the embassy would also facilitate them in the boarding on the aircraft.
The ambassador said the Pakistan embassy would continue to facilitate all
those who wish to travel to Pakistan or use the route for transit. He said the
embassy staff was working round the clock to facilitate the people and would
extend every help, particularly to the staff of the international agencies
working in Afghanistan.
The foreigner staff of the different international and local Afghan companies
expressed gratitude to the government of Pakistan and the embassy staff for
facilitating them and helping them leave the country safely.