ISLAMABAD – Foreign Office spokesperson Mohammad Faisal has said the UAEgovernment has decided to release 572 Pakistani prisoners languishing intheir jails. He said our mission in the UAE is in touch with the UAEauthorities in order to expedite their release and deportation.
Responding to a question, the spokesperson said we will also hear a goodnews regarding release of Pakistani prisoners in Saudi Jails very soon.
He said fifty Pakistanis were deported from the United States yesterdaythrough a chartered flight.
To another question, Dr Muhammad Faisal said that Foreign Minister ShahMahmood Qureshi is scheduled to pay a two day visit to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstanfrom 21st of this month to participate in the SCO meeting of Council ofForeign Ministers. He said the meeting will provide an opportunity toPakistan to highlight its interest in the regional peace and stability. Hesaid the Prime Minister is expected to participate in the SCO Heads ofState Meeting being held on 13th and 14th of next month in Bishkek.
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When asked about the return of Afghan refugees, Dr Muhammad Faisal admittedthat the pace of repatriation slowed down due to various reasons. He,however, said Pakistan is engaged with Afghanistan to ensure dignified andvoluntary return of the refugees.
