A chartered flight of Global Aviation left for Islamabad from Madagascar on
June 5, 2020. It was carrying 111 Pakistanis-mostly stranded, following suspension of flights in the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic. 57 Pakistanis boarded from South Africa and 54 from Madagascar.
The chartered flight was arranged by the joint efforts of the High Commissions of Pakistan for South Africa & Mauritius. The departing passengers were seen off at airports by the representatives of the two Pakistani High Commissions.
The departing passengers were jubilant in the hope of being with their loved ones, after months of being held back. They were thankful to the government of Pakistan for enabling their return by carrying out this complex flight operation.
The High Commissions of Pakistan for South Africa and for Mauritius acknowledge the support of governments of South Africa and Madagascar for allowing this chartered flight. High Commissions also greatly appreciate the support of Äl Nusrah Foundation (a South African philanthropic organization) and local Pakistanis in Madagascar who evinced immense leadership qualities by continually liaising with all involved, in the repatriation of stranded Pakistanis.