PIA brought back 479 bodies of Pakistanis, NA told

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While the national flag carrier has brought back 479 bodies of Pakistanis, more than 100 bodies of the citizens have yet to be transported back.

The National Assembly was informed by Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan that the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had transported 479 bodies, including 128 from Saudi Arabia since February this year, but still 119 remained to be lifted from various countries.

“We will bring the remains of our citizens with the blessings of Almighty,” the minister said, adding that despite several constraints and unfeasible conditions, the PIA was doing its job efficiently in this regard.

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