Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment - Government of Pakistan

Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment

Government of Pakistan

Repatriation of Mortal Remains of Pakistanis from Morocco: PM Orders Strict Action Against Human Traffickers
Dated: Feb 6, 2025

Islamabad, 6th February 2025 – The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development (OP&HRD) and Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), has facilitated the repatriation of mortal remains of four (04) Pakistani nationals from Morocco. The mortal remains arrived at Islamabad International Airport on Flight No. SV 726, where grieving families, OPF officials, and concerned departments received them with deep sorrow.

Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis & Human Resource Development, Ch. Salik Hussain, attended the repatriation to stand in solidarity with the bereaved families. Expressing profound grief, he acknowledged the tragedy as national loss and assured full government support. He extended gratitude to the families for their patience and cooperation, reaffirming the government’s commitment to assisting overseas Pakistanis in times of distress.