GWADAR: The repatriation of Pakistanis stranded in Iran continued for the eighth consecutive day, with dozens more people crossing into Pakistan through the Gabd–Rimdan border on Sunday.

According to Gwadar deputy commissioner Naqeebullah Kakar, 95 people crossed into Pakistan through the Gabd-Rimdan border on Sunday.

Officials said those returned to the country included 16 Iranian nationals, 24 businessmen, and one Afghan citizen.

Over the past eight days, a total of 948 people, including 310 students, have entered Pakistan through the Gabd–Rimdan border crossing, the deputy commissioner said.

Published in Dawn, March 9th, 2026

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