Islamabad: Pakistan is actively engaged with its international partners to ensure the safety and prompt repatriation of its citizens, who were illegally detained by the Israeli occupying forces.

In response to media inquiries concerning Pakistani nationals aboard the Sumud flotilla, Foreign Office Spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said that through the diplomatic channels of a friendly European country, it is confirmed that former Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan is in the custody of the Israeli occupying forces and is safe and in good health.

FO Spokesperson said that we have been further informed that, in accordance with local legal procedure, Senator Mushtaq will be presented before a court.

He said that upon the issuance of deportation orders, his repatriation will be facilitated on a fast-track basis.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs had previously coordinated the safe return of individuals who disembarked earlier.

In this context, we express our profound gratitude to the brotherly countries that assisted in the repatriation of our citizens.

Shafqat Ali Khan stated that the Government of Pakistan remains committed to the protection of all its citizens abroad and anticipates the completion of this repatriation process within the coming days.