As Pakistani citizens of the United Arab Emirates celebrate their country’s Independence Day, it will be in the context of unprecedented demanding situations in which the country has worked throughout the United Arab Emirates to address the global risk of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates have a long and historical relationship, however, Covid-19 leaders from the two countries have been in normal contact and the United Arab Emirates has sent medical supplies to Pakistan.The two countries also collaborated in the repatriation of Pakistanis in what would become the largest such operation in the country’s history.
“The evacuation plan was well coordinated through the embassy and local authorities.We operated more than three hundred flights at this time to evacuate those in a position to return to Pakistan, adding not only citizens but also Pakistanis who had a visitation visa.”here, ” said Ghulam Dastgir, Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.
“We control the repatriation of another 80,000 people from Pakistani and United Arab Emirates airlines between April 18 and June 27.”
Ahmed Amjad Ali, consul general in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, said the repatriation crusade began in March. “Once the epidemic started, our first challenge came on March 21 when Pakistan closed its airspace and the airports were closed. There were a lot of them.” other people were stranded at airports unable to land in Pakistan.
“We repatriated the first group of people on March 23 on a special flight. When the airspace closed and there were no flights, there was a massive influx of people who went to the consulate every day. We created a database of other people.” . who sought to be repatriated and also began to distribute food rations.
Funded through the consulate with Pakistani philanthropists, more than 17,500 packs of rations were distributed to expats and, following the implementation of the 24-hour blockade in Dubai, delivery drivers were used to ensure that packages were shipped where they were needed to the fullest.The United Arab Emirates..
“We learned from both sides how to handle the virus. Pakistan has done a lot and we are pleased to report that infection rates have declined significantly.The UAE has also controlled the veryArray virus,” Says Dastgir.
“On 18 April we made our first repatriation flight to Islamabad and this operation continued until 27 June.The Consulate in fare for all flights of the International Airline of Pakistan (PIA).There were also flights to the United Arab Emirates, but they were charter flights,” Ali said.
He said there were two special flights for Pakistani prisoners in the United Arab Emirates that month, which were pardoned through the government.
“We won more than 80,000 repatriation applications from Dubai and between April 18 and June 27 we sent another 32,500 people home on 141 PIA flights. It is one of the most important repatriation acts ever carried out and the largest in the history of Pakistan, “says Ali. .
More than 800 people were provided in various labor camps and homes, and as of June 27, nearly 1 million dirhams were spent on loose tickets for more than 1,000 people who simply did not.Ticket subsidies were also granted.
Ali says the operation was only imaginable thanks to the help of the United Arab Emirates.”The cooperation of the government of the United Arab Emirates has been impeccable.We were in normal contact with the police government, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates.”civil aviation and airport government. They’ve been incredibly helpful, so I’ll have to congratulate the UAE government on its help during the pandemic.
“From 14 May, with the assistance of the Dubai Healthcare Authority and Dubai airports, immediate coronavirus tests were carried out at the airport for all our flights.We have prioritized people in poor health, pregnant women, the elderly and students.
The ambassador said it was also a time when the embassy was working to provide expats with the latest data and recommendations.”When the pandemic began in March and flights were closed, we pleaded with the Pakistanis to follow the local government’s recommendation.we’ve kept communications open with the rest of our people and updated messages from our social media and online pages, as well as through the consulate,” he says.
According to Dastgir, as of May 2020, the industry between the UAE and Pakistan rose considerably. ”Data from July 2019 to May 2020 shows that our industry with the UAE has increased by about 17%. There are many points for that. Pakistan is very close to the United Arab Emirates and sectors such as food and textiles are pieces whose summons does not really minimize the coronavirus, “he says.
The Pakistani government has prioritized the progression of tourism and infrastructure and welcomes UAE investment.Pakistan has also created special economic zones to inspire investment and data on these spaces is shared through government with the UAE government and the personal sector.
“We hope that the incentives and investment-friendly environment created through the Pakistani government will be our friends here in the United Arab Emirates,” Says Dastgir.
The Consul General said that although relations between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan have strengthened, the war of the two nations opposing Covid-19 continues.”Since June 27, the operation is not yet complete and we have sent another 3,500 people back.to Pakistan on loose flights.
“During this period, about 400 people obtained food and shelter.”He also says that the consulate has introduced a flexible legal service for Pakistani expats and that they continue to expand their paintings and 3 schools in the United Arab Emirates.During the pandemic, 350 loose laptops were distributed to academics to facilitate distance learning.
The Consul General said running in combination is how Pakistanis will triumph over the demanding situations of the coronavirus and is grateful to the UAE government for their participation in the repatriation campaign.
“I congratulate the Pakistanis on their independence day.We are going through difficult times and we all love each other and we want to take care of ourselves and those we enjoy.Let’s all paint together for the prosperity of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, which are our home of moments.
“I would like to thank all the Pakistanis who have unreservedly supported us in this cause.I would also like to thank in particular the Government of the United Arab Emirates, the government of the United Arab Emirates, the government of Pakistan and those who supported us in carrying out such an operation.
The Ambassador also recognizes the efforts of the United Arab Emirates in the remarkable repatriation of Pakistanis.”My message to my Pakistani brothers and sisters living in the United Arab Emirates is that their protection and security are very vital in this pandemic.
“My recommendation is that other people continue to adhere to SOPs and government guidelines. They will have to comply with UAE regulations and regulations and wherever they work, they will have to check to take on the duty with determination and determination.
“I would like to thank the leaders and government of the United Arab Emirates for the cooperation and assistance they have provided to our citizens here in this pandemic.I would also like to thank you for your cooperation with the Government of Pakistan in monitoring this pandemic.”
It was a mass evacuation and would not have been imaginable without the help of UAE authorities.
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